1961 Marine Seismic Survey of Carnarvon Basin, Western Australia

Geoscience Australia Data provides a summary of a 1961 marine reflection seismic survey conducted by Seismograph Service Limited for West Australian Petroleum Pty Limited. The survey covered 753 miles of traverse in the Exmouth Gulf and coastal waters of Western Australia from July to August 1961. It aimed to map regional geology and pre-Cretaceous faulting structures in the Carnarvon Basin.

Use Cases

• Mapping subsurface geological structures based on seismic reflection data.
• Analyzing pre-Cretaceous fault trends in the Carnarvon Basin.
• Correlating onshore and offshore anticlinal structures mentioned in the survey results.
• 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.
• Specific temporal coverage is provided, from 15th July to 20th August 1961.
• Geographic scope is clearly defined, 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 is from a single, historical survey conducted in 1961.

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia Data

Collection Method

A two-boat marine reflection seismic survey using Lorac radio navigation and sextant positioning.

Time Range

July 15, 1961 to August 20, 1961

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-14 09:44:19.749094; freshness should be verified.

Geography

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