Broome Seismic Reflection Survey of the Canning Basin, 1954-55

Broome, Western Australia was the site of a seismic reflection survey conducted by the Bureau of Mineral Resources in 1954 and 1955. The survey was part of a general investigation of the Canning Basin, aimed at determining sediment distribution south of the Fenton Fault. The work indicated a sedimentary thickness of at least 6000 feet, with up to 10,000 feet possible, and suggested subsurface formations are likely folded and faulted.

Use Cases

• Model subsurface geological structure based on indications of folded and faulted formations.
• Estimate sedimentary basin thickness based on the reported 6000 to 10000 foot measurements.
• Investigate the distribution of sediments relative to the Fenton Fault as described in the survey's aim.

Strengths

• Survey conducted by the authoritative Bureau of Mineral Resources.
• Description provides specific findings on sedimentary thickness (6000-10000 feet) and structural features.
• Clear temporal (1954-55) and geographic (Broome, Canning Basin) scope.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data files are in PDF/HTML formats, which may require extraction for computational analysis.

Provenance

Source

Bureau of Mineral Resources (likely a predecessor to Geoscience Australia).

Collection Method

Seismic reflection survey.

Time Range

1954-1955

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-06 23:45:54.585469; freshness should be verified.

Geography

A small area near Broome, within the Canning Basin, Western Australia.