Sediment Composition
Sediment samples show a mix of sandy mud and foraminiferal ooze with iron oxide streaks, suggesting stability since 1912.
Impact Analysis
Geotechnical models indicate a shallow impact angle (less than 40°) and a slower descent speed, challenging earlier high-speed impact assumptions.
Environmental Stability
The seafloor near the wreck has been largely undisturbed by seismic or environmental events since the Titanic sank.
Laboratory Findings
Shear strength tests on the sediment confirm that the impact was an undrained event, meaning the sediment resisted water flow during the ship’s descent.
Burial Depth and Positioning
The bow section is embedded approximately 12 meters into the sediment, with forensic models suggesting a glide to its resting position.
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Angus I. Best, William Powrie, Toby Hayward & Max Barton (2000) Geotechnical Investigation of the Titanic Wreck Site, Marine Georesources & Geotechnology, Vol. 18, No. 4
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