A reconnaissance investigation of major Palaeozoic aquifers in the Canning Basin, Western Australia, relates to Zn-Pb mineralisation. The study analyzes data from 30 oil exploration wells to understand groundwater flow, temperature, salinity, and the basin's hydrogeological history. It was published by the Australian Ocean Data Network.
Use Cases
- Modeling compaction-driven fluid flow for Zn-Pb deposit formation based on aquifer interconnection analysis.
- Analyzing groundwater flow direction and velocity based on reported ranges of 0.2 to 0.5 m y-1.
- Studying the relationship between groundwater temperature and salinity based on reported ranges from 30 to 83°C.
- Assessing tectonic and erosional effects on aquifer structure based on the described complex interconnection.
- Evaluating the role of geopressured zones in ore-forming fluid generation based on evidence from one location.
Strengths
- Analysis based on data from 30 oil exploration wells.
- Provides specific groundwater velocity range (0.2 to 0.5 m y-1) and temperature range (30 to 83°C).
- Identifies three major Palaeozoic aquifers: Poole Sandstone, Grant Group, and Tandalgoo Sandstone.
Limitations
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- The description notes insufficient information on tectonics, palaeotopography, and mineralisation age to assess gravity-driven fluid flow.
Provenance
- Source
- Australian Ocean Data Network
- Collection Method
- Reconnaissance study based on analysis of oil exploration well data.
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-16 16:26:17.046271; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- Canning Basin, Western Australia