Subsurface Paleo-Stream Reach Reconstruction and Classification Using Seismic Data Interpretation

Incorporating the techniques and applications used in the 3D seismic geophysical interpretations with the Rosgen (1996) stream classification, this study was able to identify paleo-stream reaches in the Frio Formation within the Stratton 3D seismic data set. Hydraulic geometry variables from Rosgen's classification scheme were used to classify paleo-stream reaches shown in the seismic data. Estimated paleo-discharges were reconstructed to compare the potential magnitude of flow in the paleo-stream reaches to that in modern rivers in Texas and Mississippi. However, classification and discharge results were accompanied with a high margin of error and many uncertainties regarding the stream channel's geometry and features.

Name thesis:degree_name

MS

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Geology and Geography

Year dc:date.available

2013

Author dc:creator

• Dotson, Benjamin Ward

Contributors dc:contributor

• Steven Kite
• Dengliang Gao
• Thomas Wilson.

• Geology
• Geomorphology
• Geophysics

Identifier

https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/633

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:researchrepository.wvu.edu:etd-1636