Here for a Study of Physical Oceanography, Sedimentology, and Meteorology of the Nicaraguan Shelf. Landslides are dominant geomorphic factors above 600 m elevation. Evidence for significant coastal progradation. Active Tectonics .
Earthquakes occur throughout the eastern upland region , in addition to the Pacific margin.
Intense chemical weathering of Tertiary volcanic country rock, saprolite formation in uplands. Existing data sources are suitable for hydrometeorological modeling. Produces upwelling, influences shelf circulation and ecosystems.