The stratigraphy and structure of an area in the Carnarvon sedimentary basin covered by the Williambury and Moogooree one mile sheets is described. The dataset likely contains detailed geological descriptions, including stratigraphic thicknesses and structural features. It is hosted by the Australian Ocean Data Network.
Use Cases
- Modeling sedimentary basin stratigraphy based on described thicknesses of Devonian, Carboniferous, Permian, Cretaceous, and Tertiary units.
- Analyzing structural geology and geological history of the region as mentioned in the description.
- Studying lateritisation processes and silicified cap formation in Tertiary time.
- Mapping physiographic features of the Williambury and Moogooree map areas.
Strengths
- Provides specific stratigraphic thicknesses, such as Devonian marine sediments at 4750 feet and Permian rocks over 8000 feet thick.
- Describes a detailed geological sequence including unconformities and a possible hiatus.
- Includes observations of post-laterite deposits, such as 12 feet of probable fresh-water limestone.
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to the specific map areas described.
Provenance
- Source
- Australian Ocean Data Network
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-16 14:36:02.287030; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- Carnarvon sedimentary basin, specifically the Williambury and Moogooree one mile map areas.