Magnetic evidence for the nature and timing of fluid migration in the Watrous Formation, Williston Basin, Canada: A preliminary study

Journal of Geochemical Exploration

Volumn 78-79, Issue , 2003, Pages 349-354

  Cioppa, M T ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR   (Canada)

Author keywords

Fluid flow; Palaeomagnetism; Rock magnetism; Watrous formation; Williston basin

Indexed keywords

HEMATITE; HYDROCARBONS; MAGNETITE; MINERAL RESOURCES; REMANENCE; SEDIMENTARY ROCKS; TECTONICS;

FLUID MIGRATION; PALAEOMAGNETISM; ROCK MAGNETISM; WATROUS FORMATION; WILLISTON BASINS;

CATCHMENTS;

FLUID FLOW; HEMATITE; MAGNETITE; PALEOMAGNETISM; PENNSYLVANIAN; PYRRHOTITE; TECTONIC SETTING;

CANADA; NORTH AMERICA; WILLISTON BASIN;

EID: 33645923447     PISSN: 03756742     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0375-6742(03)00033-5     Document Type: Conference Paper

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