| Abstract: | Thick glacial strata, which have no source-rock potential, cover the Ross Sea. If these strata persist to great depths, then hydrocarbon-generation prospects will be poor. Deeply buried strata within Ross Sea rift-grabens, if like other Gondwana rift-deposits, could have good potential for hydrocarbon generation. Current hydrocarbon assessments of the Ross Sea and adjacent areas must be considered highly speculative because the deeply buried rift(?) strata have not been sampled in situ. The assessment of the Ross Sea relies on geophysical/geologic data, two-stage rift models, and data from formerly nearby Gondwana rift-basins. We conclude that conditions favorable for hydrocarbon generation and entrapment are likely throughout the Ross Sea, and especially in the Victoria Land basin, if adequate source beds exist. -Authors |
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| Citation Author: | Cooper, A. K.; Davey, F. J.; Hinz, K. |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Liquid hydrocarbons probable under Ross Sea; 1988; Article; Journal; Oil and Gas Journal; Cooper, A. K.; Davey, F. J.; Hinz, K. |
| Citation Start Page: | 118 |
| Citation Volume: | 86 |
| Citation Year: | 1988 |
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| Text: | Liquid hydrocarbons probable under Ross Sea; 1988; Article; Journal; Oil and Gas Journal; Cooper, A. K.; Davey, F. J.; Hinz, K. |
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| Date Other: | Fri, 1 Jan 1988 00:00 -0600 |
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