Figure 2. Seismic Reflection Profile The image above is a portion of an ORE seismic reflection profile from Muscongus Bay and shows a cross-section (side view) of the seafloor. The seafloor surface shape is analagous to a fathometer profile. A vertical exaggeration (VE) of 6.7 makes all slopes appear steeper than they really are. The subsurface reflectors are from sediment layers and buried bedrock surfaces. Positions A and B correspond to the same locations in both figures. A time mark is shown by the vertical line at 13:40.

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