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Depositional framework, hydrostratigraphy, and uranium mineralization of the Oakville Sandstone (Miocene), Texas coastal plain
Depositional framework, hydrostratigraphy, and uranium mineralization of the Oakville Sandstone (Miocene), Texas coastal plain
Author
Galloway, W.E., Henry, C.D., Smith, G.E.
Publication Year
1982
Keywords
Gulf Of Mexico, Miocene, Oakville Sandstone, Uranium
Series
Report of Investigations
Publisher
Bureau of Economic Geology
Abstract

The Oakville Sandstone (Miocene) of the Texas Coastal Plain comprises a major sand-rich fluvial system composed of deposits of several major and minor rivers that originated within Texas and surrounding states.

Geology and geohydrology of the Palo Duro basin, Texas panhandle -- a report on the progress of nuclear waste isolation feasibility studies (1981), annual report for period October 1, 1980 - September 30, 1981
Geology and geohydrology of the Palo Duro basin, Texas panhandle -- a report on the progress of nuclear waste isolation feasibility studies (1981), annual report for period October 1, 1980 - September 30, 1981
Author
Gustavson, T.C., Bassett, R.L., Budnik, R.T., Finley, A.C., Goldstein, A.G., McGowen, J.H., Roedder, E., Ruppel, S.C., Baumgardner, R.W., Jr., Bentley, M.E., Dutton, S.P., Fogg, G.E., Hovorka, S.D., McGookey, D.A., Ramondetta, P.J., Simpkins, W.W., Smith, D., Smith, D.A., Duncan, E.A., Griffin, J.A., Merritt, R.M., Naiman, E.R.
Publication Year
1982
Keywords
Hydrogeology, Nuclear Waste Isolation, Palo Duro Basin
Series
Geological Circular
Publisher
Bureau of Economic Geology
Abstract

Integrated study of the basin structure, tectonic history, rock physics, physical stratigraphy, hydrogeology, geochemistry, natural resources, and geomorphology of the Palo Duro and Dalhart Basins in the Texas Panhandle is part of a national evaluation of ancient salt basins as potential sites for isolation and management of nuclear wastes.