'Recent' sediment transport down the wall of Lydonia Canyon. The bivalve in the center of the image were carried downslope as part of the sediment flow. This image demonstrates the diversity of habitats and substrates that can occur.
Sediment Flow
Image courtesy of 2013 Northeast U.S. Canyons Expedition. Download larger version (jpg, 1.3 MB).

“Recent” sediment transport down the wall of Lydonia Canyon. The bivalves in the center of the image were carried downslope as part of the sediment flow. This image demonstrates the diversity of habitats and substrates that can occur.

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