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Continuous seismic reflection profiling of hydrogeologic features beneath New River, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

Water-Resources Investigations Report 89-4195
By A.P. Cardinell, D.A. Harned, and S.A. Berg

Abstract

A medium-power, wide-frequency seismic system was used to collect more than 100 miles of continuous seismic reflection profiling data over a 4- day period along a 24-mile segment of the New River estuary and Intracoastal Waterway. The seismic reflection data were evaluated to determine the continuity of aquifer sediments and correlation with existing borehole geophysical well-log data at the Base. Results indicate that the Castle Hayne aquifer, the major source of freshwater for the military base and surrounding area, and deeper aquifers are continuous beds that gently dip to the southeast. However, immediately above the Castle Hayne aquifer, the survey showed that sediment beds are thin and discontinuous. This not only allows rainfall to more easily percolate and recharge the aquifer, but also makes the Castle Hayne more vulnerable to contamination.

Cardinell, A.P., Harned, D.A., and Berg, S.A., 1990, Continuous seismic reflection profiling of hydrogeologic features beneath New River, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina: U.S. Geological Survey Water-Resources Investigations Report 89-4195, 33 p.