Poster Print : Sonar image of ocean floor off Louisiana, USA
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Sonar image of ocean floor off Louisiana, USA
Sea floor off Louisiana. High-definition coloured sonar image of the continental shelf off the Louisiana coast, USA. This most detailed mapping of the Gulf of Mexico ocean floor off the North American coast was made by ships recording sound echos from the ocean bottom. Colours show depths of the ocean floor: white (near sea level), orange (1000 metres), yellow (2000 m), blue (3000 m). On this continental shelf sediments have been deposited by the Mississippi river. Buried salt and its movement beneath these sediments creates a pock-marked landscape that resembles the moon. The salt arose from evaporation in the Gulf of Mexico
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A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Discover the wonders of the deep sea with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the stunning 'Sonar image of ocean floor off Louisiana, USA' by Science Photo Library. This high-definition, coloured sonar image showcases the intricate details of the continental shelf off the Louisiana coast, USA, offering a unique perspective of the Gulf of Mexico ocean floor. Bring the beauty of the underwater world into your home or office space with our premium quality poster prints. Order yours today!
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning print captures a high-definition colored sonar image of the ocean floor off Louisiana, USA. The continental shelf off the Louisiana coast is beautifully depicted in this most detailed mapping of the Gulf of Mexico's ocean floor along the North American coast. The image was created by ships recording sound echoes from the ocean bottom. The colors in this image represent different depths of the ocean floor, with white indicating areas near sea level and orange, yellow, and blue representing depths of 1000 meters, 2000 meters, and 3000 meters respectively. It is fascinating to observe how these depth variations create a mesmerizing landscape beneath the surface. The continental shelf off Louisiana has been shaped by sediments deposited by the mighty Mississippi River over time. However, what truly sets this region apart is its unique pock-marked landscape reminiscent of our moon. This distinctive feature is caused by buried salt formations that move beneath these sediment layers due to evaporation in the Gulf of Mexico. This print not only showcases nature's beauty but also serves as an invaluable scientific resource for studying underwater topography and understanding geological processes at work on our planet's seabeds.
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