Stratigraphy of the Calvert Bluff Formation of the Wilcox Group, Brazos County, Texas /

analysis, seismic interpretations, and outcrop descriptions

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: May, Audrey Gail, 1969-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1994.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:analysis, seismic interpretations, and outcrop descriptions
Bluff and Simsboro formations have been interpreted as
deposition. This type of modelling is a necessary tool for
developed. Lignite zones within the Calvert Bluff and
different from the surrounding sediments. Sediments within
fluvial-delatic sediments. However, with the application of
Formation in the Wilcox Group.
Formation, and an upper Calvert Bluff Formation. The Calvert
Formation. However, as seen in development of the Martins
formations: a lower Hooper Formation, a middle Simsboro
future coal and hydrocarbon exploration. Primary petroleum
interbedded with laterally extensive lignites. Regional and
localized correlations of the lignite zones show development
model depicts highstand, transgressive, and lowstand
of incised valleys that were subsequently filled with braided
Prairie field in Grimes County, production is from braided
production in east central Texas is from the Austin Chalk
regional and detailed analyses, a new model has been
represent depositional environments that are distinctly
shales interbedded with lignites. Incorporating well log
Simsboro formations are of particular interest. These zones
stream deposits within incised valley fills of the Simsboro
stream sandstones, followed by tidally-influenced sands and
the zones include ripplelaniinated sands and shales,
together, a sequence stratigraphic model is proposed. The
Wilcox Group sediments are classified into three main
Item Description:"Major subject: Geology".
Vita.
Physical Description:vii, 63 leaves : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.