Palynological Observations on Flaxman's Hill No. 1 Well: Cretaceous Spores and Pollen

Thirty-four core samples from the Flaxman's Hill No.1 well in the Otway Basin, Victoria, provide spore and pollen data identifying the Cretaceous age of the Otway Group. The data, from Geoscience Australia, includes microplankton, spores, and pollens noted for potential correlation with other wells in the basin. Problems in correlating Cretaceous groups are outlined, but no solutions are offered.

Use Cases

• Correlating Upper Cretaceous strata based on spore and pollen distributions mentioned in the description
• Identifying the Cretaceous age of the Otway Group based on palynological observations
• Comparing subsurface and outcrop samples of the Wangerrip Group as outlined in the description

Strengths

• Thirty-four core samples provide a basis for analysis
• Data includes comparisons with Port Campbell No.1 well and Belfast No.4 bore for correlation potential

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia Data

Collection Method

Palynological examination of core samples from a subsidized well.

Time Range

Cretaceous period

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-09 04:38:30.290427; freshness should be verified

Geography

Otway Basin, Victoria, Australia