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Publications by Pennington, W.D.

Title Publication Year Abstract Author Series Publisher
Geology and geohydrology of the east Texas basin -- a report on the progress of nuclear waste isolation feasibility studies (1980) Geology and geohydrology of the east Texas basin -- a report on the progress of nuclear waste isolation feasibility studies (1980) 1981

The third year of research was highlighted by the integration of regional basinal studies with growth histories for specific domes, studies of cap-rock diagenesis and salt deformation, preliminary studies of ground-water flow and geochemistry around Oakwood Dome, and preliminary studies of micros

Kreitler, C.W., Collins, E.W., Davidson, E.D., Dix, O.R., Donaldson, G.A., Dutton, S.P., Fogg, G.E., Giles, A.B. Geological Circular Bureau of Economic Geology
Observations from the east Texas seismic network (June 1981 - August 1982) Observations from the east Texas seismic network (June 1981 - August 1982) 1984

Several microearthquake recording stations were operated as a network in the East Texas Basin beginning in June 1981. At least six certain and two probable earthquakes as well as hundreds of events of undetermined origin were recorded through August 1982.

Pennington, W.D., Carlson, S.M. Geological Circular Bureau of Economic Geology
A compendium of earthquake activity in Texas A compendium of earthquake activity in Texas 1989

A comprehensive review of Texas earthquakes from 1847 to 1986 has revealed 106 earthquakes of magnitude 3 or greater; of these, 24 are earthquakes for which reports of damage are available, and 1 was responsible for a human fatality.

Davis, S.D., Pennington, W.D., Carlson, S.M. Geological Circular Bureau of Economic Geology