Canning Basin Borehole Biostratigraphy and Stratigraphic Correlations for 604 Wells

A biostratigraphic and stratigraphic compilation for the Canning Basin, Western Australia, consolidating data from 157 boreholes to create a consistent zonation scheme. The report, published by the Australian Ocean Data Network, includes updated stratigraphic charts and 25 correlation transects covering 604 key boreholes. It provides a tectonostratigraphic framework integrating previous research to enhance understanding of regional geology and groundwater systems.

Use Cases

• Correlating geological units across boreholes based on biostratigraphic zonation and log patterns.
• Modeling regional aquifer extent and variability for groundwater assessments using the hydrostratigraphic framework.
• Grouping Permian to Cretaceous sediments into supersequences for sequence stratigraphic analysis.
• Refining borehole stratigraphic picks by integrating fossil groups, chemostratigraphy, and geochronology data.

Strengths

• Compiles biostratigraphic data from 157 boreholes to create a basin-wide consistent zonation scheme.
• Includes 25 borehole correlation transects visualizing stratigraphic relationships across 604 key wells.
• Integrates multiple data types and past research to establish a refined tectonostratigraphic framework.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to the specific Canning Basin study area.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Compilation and integration of biostratigraphic summaries, borehole logs, and previous research.

Time Range

Covers geological timeframes from Early Permian to Cretaceous.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-10 20:16:35.980876; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Canning Basin, Western Australia.