Geology and Hydrocarbon potential ofthe Beaufort Sea, Alaska, based on geophysical data.

• Other Authors: Kassarie, Kern, Oleinik, Anton E. (Thesis advisor), Florida Atlantic University (Degree grantor), Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, Department of Geosciences
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: Florida Atlantic University
• Subjects: Geology; Stratigraphic; Beaufort Sea > Environmental conditions; Barrow; Beaufort Sea; north slope; Alaska
• Online Access: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00000778; https://fau.digital.flvc.org/islandora/object/fau%3A34508/datastream/TN/view/Geology%20and%20Hydrocarbon%20potential%20ofthe%20Beaufort%20Sea,%20Alaska,%20based%20on%20geophysical%20data.jpg

Analysis of2D seismic reflection profiles, magnetic anomaly data and four well logs reveals that the continental shelf of the Beaufort Sea is in many ways, a direct geological extension ofthe prolific oil and gas province ofthe North Slope of Alaska. Stratigraphy is divided into four sequences. The organic rich shales are characterized as potential source rocks and the carbonates and marine to non marine sandstones are interpreted to be the reservoir rocks. Structural interpretation has revealed the presence of five structures capable of trapping hydrocarbons. These structures were identified as the Barrow arch, Camden anticline, Dinkum graben, shale diapirs and normal faults. The combination of these structures and stratigraphy offer petroleum exploration companies a promising target for large accumulations of hydrocarbons. Includes bibliography. Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2008. Charles E. Schmidt College of Science FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection