Interpretation of seismic reflection data from the northern Houtman Sub-basin, an under-explored offshore region of the Perth Basin. The dataset includes a 3D geological model and mapping of tectonic structures, crustal thickness, and stratigraphic sequences up to 16 km thick. Data was acquired by Geoscience Australia in 2014–15 under a government precompetitive data program.
Use Cases
- Assessing hydrocarbon prospectivity based on mapped Permian–Cretaceous sedimentary sequences.
- Modeling crustal structure and tectonic evolution based on seismic interpretation and potential field data.
- Identifying exploration targets based on mapped structural architecture and fault zones.
- Correlating regional seismic stratigraphy to develop a tectonostratigraphic framework.
Strengths
- Includes a 3D geological model covering the survey area.
- Maps sedimentary sequences up to 16 km thick and crustal thickness variations from less than 5 km to over 25 km.
- Based on new seismic reflection data acquired in 2014–15 under a government program.
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 and DOCX formats, which may not be directly machine-readable for analysis.
Provenance
- Source
- Australian Ocean Data Network
- Collection Method
- Seismic reflection data acquisition and interpretation integrated with potential field modelling.
- Time Range
- Data acquired in 2014–15; study covers Permian–Cretaceous geological periods.
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-05-05 00:17:39.364396; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- Northern Houtman Sub-basin, offshore Western Australia, Perth Basin.