Sediment core (IMAGE) Geological Society of America Caption One of the sediment cores sampled from just north of New Smyrna beach. There are at least two coarser and lighter-colored tempestites visible near the top (right) side. Credit Credit: Ilexxis Morales. Usage Restrictions Credit: Ilexxis Morales. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.