Great Australian Bight Basins: Geology and Petroleum Potential from 1980s Seismic Survey

A joint geological study folio produced by the Bureau of Mineral Resources and the South Australian Department of Mines and Energy. The report integrates a 1986 regional multichannel seismic survey with re-interpreted company seismic data, covering basins in the Great Australian Bight. It represents the principal product of a collaborative effort to address geological problems and rekindle exploration interest in the area.

Use Cases

• Assessing petroleum potential based on integrated seismic interpretations of the Great Australian Bight Basin.
• Conducting regional geological framework studies based on multichannel seismic survey data.
• Comparing geological interpretations across different basins like Duntroon, Denman, Polda Trough, and Bremer.
• Planning future exploration activities based on the joint study's analysis of shallow and deep-water areas.

Strengths

• Integrates data from a dedicated 1986 regional multichannel seismic survey conducted by the Bureau of Mineral Resources.
• Represents a joint study combining efforts from two government organizations, BMR and SADME.
• Covers multiple geological basins including Duntroon, Denman, Great Australian Bight Basin, Polda Trough, and Bremer Basin.

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The report notes potential internal inconsistencies due to differences in interpretation and style between the contributing organizations.

Provenance

Source

Bureau of Mineral Resources (BMR) and South Australian Department of Mines and Energy (SADME), via Australian Ocean Data Network.

Collection Method

Joint study combining a regional multichannel seismic survey with follow-up sampling, heatflow work, and re-interpretation of existing company seismic data.

Time Range

Study initiated in 1986, with joint work decided in 1987.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-27 18:16:16.314650; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Great Australian Bight, including Duntroon Basin, Denman Basin, Great Australian Bight Basin (Eyre Sub-basin), Polda Trough, and Bremer Basin.