The resulting map shows the net-sand distribution of shelf areas contoured parallel to the shelf edge and slope areas contoured parallel to the depositional [[dip]] of the slope valleys down which the sand was transported. The distribution of sand within the depositional dip-oriented isopachs is consistent with the regional pattern of downslope-oriented [[Halite|salt]] withdrawal valleys bounded by salt-cored anticlines ([[:file:sedimentary-basin-analysis_fig4-6.png|Figures 8]] and [[:file:sedimentary-basin-analysis_fig4-41.png|9]]). Note the lowstand position of the middle-to-outer [http://www.onr.navy.mil/focus/ocean/regions/bluewater1.htm neritic] [[Fossil assemblage|biofacies]] boundary, below which few waves reach the sea floor. This results in downslope sand distribution being controlled by bottom currents alone. | The resulting map shows the net-sand distribution of shelf areas contoured parallel to the shelf edge and slope areas contoured parallel to the depositional [[dip]] of the slope valleys down which the sand was transported. The distribution of sand within the depositional dip-oriented isopachs is consistent with the regional pattern of downslope-oriented [[Halite|salt]] withdrawal valleys bounded by salt-cored anticlines ([[:file:sedimentary-basin-analysis_fig4-6.png|Figures 8]] and [[:file:sedimentary-basin-analysis_fig4-41.png|9]]). Note the lowstand position of the middle-to-outer [http://www.onr.navy.mil/focus/ocean/regions/bluewater1.htm neritic] [[Fossil assemblage|biofacies]] boundary, below which few waves reach the sea floor. This results in downslope sand distribution being controlled by bottom currents alone. |