Fieldwork from the 1970-1971 season collected stratigraphic data and samples across Victoria Land, Antarctica. The study, conducted by the Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition (VUWAE) under SCIOPS, measured detailed geological sections and compiled data for 1:250,000 scale maps. It discovered fossil fish, plant material, and Permian glacial striations across multiple sites including Beacon Heights and the Darwin Mountains.
Use Cases
- Correlate stratigraphic sections using measured thicknesses and sample locations from sites like West Beacon and Mt Metschel.
- Analyze paleogeography by mapping the distribution of Permian glacial beds and fossil deposits across the surveyed areas.
- Study petrologic variations by examining rock samples collected from measured sections for chemical and petrographic analysis.
- Compile regional geological maps at 1:250,000 scale using field notes, photos, and over 8,000 square miles of collected mapping data.
Strengths
- Data compiled for map production covers over 8,000 square miles.
- Includes detailed stratigraphic sections, such as a 1,100m section at West Beacon.
- Contains specific fossil discoveries including Devonian fish and Permian glacial features.
Limitations
- Sample data and specific column structures are unknown.
- The dataset is temporally limited to a single field season (1970-1971).
- Geographic coverage is specific to Victoria Land, Antarctica, limiting broader regional analysis.
Provenance
- Source
- Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition (VUWAE), organized under SCIOPS.
- Collection Method
- Field measurements using jacob staff and abney levels, geological mapping, and sample collection.
- Time Range
- 1970-1971 Antarctic field season.
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Victoria Land, Antarctica, including Beacon Heights, Skelton Neve, Portal Mountain, Horseshoe Mountains, Allan Hills, Darwin Mountains, and Victoria Valley area.