Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological 
Laboratories 
Ocean Chemistry Division 
Environmental Research Laboratories 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration 
4301 Rickenbacker Causeway Virginia Key 
Miami, FL 33149 
(305) 361-4300, FTS 350-1300 
Publication 
The Central North Atlantic Ocean Basin and Continental Margins: 
Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, and Resource Including the 
Trans-Atlantic Geotravers (TAG) 
Rona, P. A., NOAA Atlas-3 
Publication Date: February 1980 
Location: Latitude 10° to 50° N, longitude 0° to 82°30' W 
Period of Coverage: 1960s to 1979 
Contents: This atlas presents a comprehensive overview of the geology, 
geophysics, geochemistry, and energy and mineral resources of the central 
North Atlantic Ocean basin and continental margins. The information, compiled 
from extensive published and unpublished sources, is presented in the form of 
22 maps on Mercator projection at scale 1:13,228,000 from latitude 30° N, a 
trans-Atlantic ocean bottom photographic traverse, two trans-Atlantic crustal 
sections based on seismic refraction measurements, trans-Atlantic single and 
multichannel seismic reflection profiles, 12 original trans-Atlantic 
geotracerses, magnetic, and three tables of crustal properties comprising 
seismic reflection and refraction measurements, and the description and 
chemical composition of rock samples recovered from the ocean basin. Sources 
of information including the Trans-Atlantic Geotraverse (TAG) and deep-sea 
drilling projects are thoroughly documented. This atlas is designed to 
fulfill the need for a multipurpose information base for scientific 
investigation, marine environmental management, resource exploration, sea 
floor engineering, oceanographic education, and general interest. 
Available From: Superintendent of Documents 
US Government Printing Office 
Washington, DC 20402 
(202) 783-3238 
VILII-18 
