1961 Marine Seismic Survey Data for the Carnarvon Basin, Western Australia

Geoscience Australia Data provides a summary of a 1961 marine reflection seismic survey conducted for West Australian Petroleum Pty Limited. The survey covered 753 miles of traverse in the Exmouth Gulf and along the west coast of Western Australia to investigate regional geology and fault structures. Data was recorded on magnetic tapes and processed into variable-area record sections.

Use Cases

• Mapping subsurface geological structures based on seismic reflection data.
• Analyzing pre-Cretaceous to post-Palaeozoic fault trends in the North-West Cape region.
• Correlating onshore and offshore geological features mentioned in the survey summary.
• Studying the synclinal character of Cretaceous and Tertiary sediments in Exmouth Gulf.

Strengths

• Survey details are precisely documented, including the total of 753 miles of traverse shot.
• The temporal scope is clearly defined, from 15th July to 20th August, 1961.
• The geospatial coverage is explicitly described, covering Exmouth Gulf and coastal waters from Frazer Island to Bernier Island.

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 temporal bias inherent to a single survey from 1961.

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia Data

Collection Method

A reconnaissance marine reflection seismic survey conducted by Seismograph Service Limited.

Time Range

Survey conducted from 15 July 1961 to 20 August 1961.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-30 14:46:16.969639; freshness should be verified

Geography

Carnarvon Basin, Western Australia, covering Exmouth Gulf and coastal waters from Frazer Island to Bernier Island.