An expedition examined the pre-Cenozoic geology of the Ford Ranges in Marie Byrd Land, West Antarctica. Extensive sedimentological and structural measurements were made on the Swanson Group, and rock samples were collected for radiometric dating. The dataset likely contains field measurements and sample information from sites including Mt Morgan, Wells Ridge, and the Fosdick Mountains.
Use Cases
- Determine the time of sedimentation of the Swanson Group based on collected rock samples
- Analyze the intrusive history of granite complexes like the Ford Granodiorite based on field examinations
- Evaluate the basement geology formation of Marie Byrd Land based on structural measurements
- Map the deformation times of rock units based on radiometric dating results
Strengths
- Data originates from a focused geological expedition to a specific Antarctic region.
- The description mentions extensive measurements on major rock groups and collection of samples for dating.
Limitations
- Last updated 1979-01-06 23:59:59.999000; freshness should be verified.
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Provenance
- Source
- SCIOPS
- Collection Method
- Field measurements and sample collection during a geological expedition.
- Geography
- Ford Ranges, Marie Byrd Land, West Antarctica