Worldwide Marine Seismic Reflection Profiles

NCEI maintains a large volume of both analog and digital seismic reflection data. Currently only a limited number of lines are available online. Digital data include SEGY files and scanned images of the full-scale section as well as shot point navigation. Additional digital seismic reflection data are available on request and can be searched for (along with other underway geophysical data) using GEODAS. Analog data are available on microfilm or as either paper/Mylar full-scale sections. A search for seismic reflection data using GEODAS will determine what data exist in a region. These data were collected mainly by US Geological Survey and various geophysical companies.
  • Cite as: US Geological Survey (USGS). 1976: Worldwide Marine Seismic Reflection Profiles. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Accessed [date].
  • NCEI Metadata ID: gov.noaa.ngdc.mgg.seismic:G00944
gov.noaa.ngdc.mgg.seismic:G00944
Other Access
Distribution Formats
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    Distributor NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
    ncei.info@noaa.gov
    Dataset Point of Contact NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
    ncei.info@noaa.gov
    Dataset Point of Contact Jennifer Jencks
    NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
    303 497-6419
    Jennifer.Jencks@noaa.gov
    Time Period 1967-01-01 to Present
    Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
    West:-180.000000
    East:180.000000
    South:-90.000000
    North:90.000000
    Spatial Coverage Map
    General Documentation
    Publication Dates
    • publication: 1976-01-01
    Dataset Progress Status Complete - production of the data has been completed
    Historical archive - data has been stored in an offline storage facility
    Data Update Frequency Irregular
    Purpose Marine Research and Exploration
    Dataset Citation
    • Cite as: US Geological Survey (USGS). 1976: Worldwide Marine Seismic Reflection Profiles. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Accessed [date].
    Cited Authors
    • US Geological Survey (USGS)
    Publishers
    • NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
    Theme keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
    • Earth Science > Solid Earth > Seismology
    • Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry > Water Depth
    • Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry > Seafloor Topography
    • Earth Science > Oceans > Marine Sediments > Stratigraphic Sequence
    • Earth Science > Solid Earth > Tectonics > Stratigraphic Sequence
    Infoterra Keyword Thesaurus
    • Infoterra > Energy > Energy processes > Natural gas exploration
    • Infoterra > Energy > Energy processes > Oil exploration
    • Infoterra > Environmental management > Resources management > Deep sea deposits
    • Infoterra > Environmental management > Resources management > Mineral resources
    • Infoterra > Environmental management > Resources management > Sea bed exploitation
    • Infoterra > Subject disciplines > Geophysics > Geophysics
    • Infoterra > Subject disciplines > Marine geology > Marine geology
    • Infoterra > Subject disciplines > Oceanography > Oceanography
    Uncontrolled Keywords
    • Reflection
    • Profile
    • Seg-Y
    • Marine
    • Seismic
    Data Center keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
    • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
    • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC > National Geophysical Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
    Place keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
    • Geographic Region > Global Ocean
    • Vertical Location > Sea Floor
    Project keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords
    • ICSU-WDS > International Council for Science - World Data System
    Use Constraints
    • Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
    Access Constraints
    • Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
    Other Constraints Cite as: US Geological Survey (USGS). 1976: Worldwide Marine Seismic Reflection Profiles. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Accessed [date].
    Fees
    • In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.
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    Processing Steps
    • 2015-04-22T00:00:00 -NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.
    Acquisition Information (collection)
    Instrument
    • SEISMIC REFLECTION PROFILERS
    Last Modified: 2020-05-14
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