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Volume 54 Number 1
HGSBulletinHouston Geological Society
September 2011
AAPG Distinguished Ethics Lecture, 2011-2013Oil Spills, Ethics, and Society:How They Intersect and Where the Responsibilities ResidePage 29
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Volume 54, Number 1 September 2011
Houston Geological Society
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In Every Issue 5 From the President by Steve Earle
7 From the Editorby Ron Waszczak
36 GeoEvents Calendar 64 HGS MembershipApplication
65 HPAC 66 Professional Directory
Houston Geological SocietyOFFICERSSteven A. Earle PresidentMartin Cassidy President-electDavid Meaux Vice PresidentChristina M. Higginbotham TreasurerDonald Walker Treasurer-electMatthew Cowan SecretaryRon Waszczak Bulletin EditorPatricia Santogrossi Bulletin Editor-elect
DIRECTORSJohn Adamick
Jennifer L. Burton
Cecelia Baum Raborn
Gary Coburn
HGS OFFICE STAFFSandra Babcock Office ManagerGabriela Henriquez WebmasterMike Erpenbeck Office Committee Chair
EDITORIAL BOARDRon Waszczak EditorPatricia Santogrossi Editor-electFang Lin Advisory EditorJames Ragsdale Advisory EditorCharles Revilla Advisory EditorSandra Babcock Advertising EditorLisa Krueger Design Editor
The Houston Geological Society Bulletin (ISSN-018-6686) is published monthly except for July and August by the HoustonGeological Society, 14811 St. Mary’s Lane, Suite 250, Houston, Texas 77079-2916. Phone: 713-463-9476; fax: 281-679-5504Editorial correspondence and material submitted for publicationshould be addressed to the Editor, Houston Geological Society Bulletin, 14811 St. Mary’s Lane, Suite 250, Houston, Texas 77079-2916 or to BJKatz.hgs@gmail.comSubscriptions: Subscription to this publication is included in themembership dues ($24.00 annually). Subscription price for non-members within the contiguous U.S. is $30.00 per year. For thoseoutside the contiguous U.S. the subscription price is $46.00 per year. Single-copy price is $3.00. Periodicals postage paid inHouston, Texas.POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Houston GeologicalSociety Bulletin, 14811 St. Mary’s Lane, Suite 250, Houston,Texas 77079-2916
About the Cover: Spring issuing from Pleistocene glacial deposits on the north side of the TienShan Mountains, Kyrgyzstan. The peak in the background is underlain by Paleozoic sedimentaryrocks that have been uplifted by the frontal fault of the Tien Shan, an active thrust fault. Photo byMarli Miller
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September 2011 Houston Geological Society Bulletin 1
Technical Meetings 25 HGS General Dinner Meeting
Practical Challenges in Correlation of Fluvio-Deltaic and Shallow Marine Deposits
29 HGS Environmental & Engineering Dinner MeetingAAPG Distinguished Ethics Lecture, 2011-2013 Oil Spills, Ethics, and Society: How They Intersect andWhere the Responsibilities Reside
31 Joint HGS International and North American Dinner MeetingMajor Characteristics and Aspects of Lacustrine Microbialites
39 HGS General Luncheon MeetingMacondo: A National Media Gusher in the Face of aMajor Environmental Disaster
Other Features 9 Vendor Corner Recognition and Thanks
13 10th HGS/PESGB ConferenceAfrica: a Legacy of Exploration and Discovery
16 2010-2011 President’s Night Houston Geological Society Awards
19 HGS Guest Nighton Guest Night… Allan J. FilipovGuest Night Reflections Rebecca Harkins
23 News From ASTM – Reflectance Measurement for Dispersed Vitrinite Paul C. Hackley
41 SIPES August Luncheon Meeting Seismic Imaging of Carbonate Formations and Reservoirs – An Odyssey 1971- 2011
41 SIPES September Luncheon Meeting Mesozoic/Cenozoic Tectonic Evolution, Basin Fairways,and Play Opportunities of Peru
51 28th Annual Skeet Shoot Tom McCarroll
53 HGS Field Trip to the Grand Canyon, 2012 Steve Earle
56 Government UpdateHenry M. Wise and Arlin Howles
63 September Crossword
64 June Crossword Answers
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President (P) Steve Earle Carrizo Oil and Gas 281-435-5020 steve.hgs@gmail.comPresident-elect (PE) Martin Cassidy University of Houston 281-370-7346 jo1955mar@aol.comVice President (VP) David Meaux BP America 281-366-2847 dpmeaux@gmail.comSecretary (S) Matthew Cowan Consultant 713-777-0534 mrcowan1@hal-pc.orgTreasure(T) Christina Higginbotham Golder Associates, Inc. 281-620-7835 christina.hgs@att.netTreasure-elect (TE) Donald Walker ConocoPhillips 832-486-3924 donald.walker@conocophillips.comEditor (E) Ron Waszczak ConocoPhillips 281-293-3088 ron.f.waszczak@conocophillips.comEditor-elect (EE) Patricia Santogrossi Statoil 713-918-8240 psanto@statoil.comDirector 10-12 (D1) John Adamick TGS-NOPEC Geophysical 713-860-2114 john.adamick@tgsnopec.comDirector 10-12 (D2) Jennifer Burton Legado Resources 832-607-0074 jlbgeo@comcast.comDirector 11-13 (D3) Cecelia Baum Raborn Maersk Oil 713-346-5826 cecelia.hgs@gmail.comDirector 11-13 (D4) Gary Coburn Murphy Oil 281-782-7021 GaryCoburn.hgs@gmail.com
Committee Chairperson Phone Email Board Rep. AAPG House of Delegates Tarek Ghazi 281-961-7632 tarek_ghazi@yahoo.com PAcademic Liaison vacant D2Ad Hoc Advertising Sandra Babcock 713-463-9476 sandra@hgs.org EAfrica Conference Al Danforth 713-780-8622 al.danforth@att.net PArrangements (hotel contracts) David Meaux 281-366-2847 dpmeaux@gmail.com VPBallot/Elections Paul Hoffman 713-871-2350 phoffman@jlaev.com SCalvert Fund Carl Norman 713-461-7420 dod895@aol.com PEChristmas Party Kelly Limbaugh 713-972-9200 kelly.limbaugh@GlobalGeophysical.com D3Community Outreach Walter Light 713-823-8288 wthunderx@aol.com D1Continuing Education Rosemary Laidacker 713-805-9672 rmlgeo@gmail.com D1Directory Michael S. Benrud 713-785-8700 x104 mbenrud@sbres.com D1Earth Science Week Martha McRae 713-869-2045 mcrae_1125@comcast.net D2Engineering Council of Houston Claudia Ludwig 713-723-2511 petra@hal-pc.org D2Environmental & Eng. Geologists Matthew Cowan 713-777-0534 mrcowan1@hal-pc.org VPExhibits Bill Mason 281-367-0357 bill@masonenergy.com D3Field Trips Gary Moore 713-466-8960 gmoore@wellhub.com D1Finance Joe Lynch 281-496-9898 x134 jly@sptgroup.com TFoundation Fund John Adamick 713-860-2114 john.adamick@tgsnopec.com PEGeneral Meeting David Meaux 281-366-2847 dpmeaux@gmail.com VPGolf Tournament Mark Dennis 281-494-2522 mdennis@petrolog.com D4Government Affairs Arlin Howles 281-808-8629 tidenv@yahoo.com D4 Henry Wise 281-242-7190 hmwise@yahoo.com D4Guest Night Dave Reynolds 281-497-2485 dreynolds@fairfieldnodal.com D4HGS New Publications Bill Rizer 281-392-0613 rizerwd@gmail.com D1Houston Energy Council Sandi Barber 713-935-7830 sbarber@seismicmicro.com PEHPAC Winona LaBrant Smith 713-952-2007 wlbrant@att.net SImperial Barrel Connie Mongold 832-315-4991 connie.mongold@shell.com D2International Explorationists Justin Vandenbrink 281-448-6188 jvandenbrink@neosgeo.com VPLegends Night Charles Sternbach 281-679-7333 carbodude@gmail.com P John Tubb, Jr. 713-805-5649 jbtjr@sbcglobal.net PMembership Shari Sartain 281-382-9855 smsartain1@comcast.net SMembership Growth Jeff Allen 713-871-2350 jeffallen@laev.com D3Mudstone Conference Frank Walles 713-265-6319 frank.walles@dvn.com PMuseum of Natural Science Inda Immega 713-661-3494 immega@swbell.net D2NeoGeo’s Sameer Baral 440-941-7121 sameer.baral@gmail.com D3Nominations John Tubb, Jr. 713-805-5649 jbtjr@sbcglobal.net PNorth American Interest Group Steve Getz 713-871-2346 sgetz@sbcglobal.net VPNorthsiders Simon Hughes 713-264-2167 Simon.Hughes@weatherford.com VP David Tonner 713-516-6894 david.tonner@weatherford.com VPOffice Management Mike Erpenbeck 832-418-0221 mike.erpenbeck@hotmail.com PEPublication Sales Dennis McConnell 281-362-4743 dennis.mcconnell@morganstanleysmithbarney.com D1Rememberances Art Berman 713-557-9067 bermanae@gmail.com EEShrimp Peel Lee Shelton 281-381-1093 clshelton4@yahoo.com D4Skeet Shoot Tom McCarroll 713-419-9414 tom_mccarroll@yahoo.com D4Social Media Dianna Phu 281-925-2491 hgs.socialmedia@gmail.com D3Speaker Awards Mike Deming 281-925-7239 michael.deming@deepwater.com VPTechnoFest Deborah Sacrey 713-486-3260 dsacrey@auburnenergy.com D4Tennis Tournament Steve Brachman 713-268-8810 sbrachma@petro-hunt.com D4Vendor’s Corner Paul Babcock 713-859-0316 pebabcock@aol.com TEVolunteer Coordinator Sue Pritchett 281-451-6522 pritchettsue@gmail.com PWeb Management Linda Sternbach 281-679-7333 linda.sternbach@gmail.com D3
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September 2011 Houston Geological Society Bulletin 5
From thePresidentSteve Earle
steve.hgs@gmail.com
For 88 years, the Houston Geological Society has served its
membership and the community. We now embark on another
year and it’s truly an honor to get the chance to serve as your
President. I’ve been asked numerous times if I’m ready. I’m not
sure if one is ever really “ready,” but fortunately I’ll have a lot of
help. My goal will be to have an exciting year for the members and
a dull year for the Board.
A society with as rich and diverse a program as the HGS requires
a great deal of volunteer effort. I hope that you will take good
advantage of the many events and other opportunities available
to you. Our technical program consists of three annual conferences
— the Mudstone Conference, Techno-Conference, and the Africa
Conference; up to six technical talks a month — the General lunch
and dinner meetings, International and North American Interest
Group dinner meetings, Northsiders’ lunch meetings, and
Engineering and Environmental Geologists’ dinners at the Black
Lab Pub; and several continuing education courses and field trips.
We also offer our members many social
activities scattered throughout the year from
Guest Night to the Christmas “Ho-Ho-Ho-
Down,” from the Golf and Tennis
Tournaments to the Skeet Shoot, plus the
always popular Shrimp Peel. There is also
the NeoGeo’s group for our younger
geologists.
In addition to these member activities, your society is actively
working with the education community to encourage science as
an outstanding career choice. At the end of last season, we asked
for people to join Director Jennifer Burton as we refocus our
efforts with K-12 students. We were most fortunate to have over
50 people step up to this challenge and we would most certainly
welcome many more. Please contact Jennifer if you would like to
make a difference in the future of our students and our country.
I’m the first to recognize that my tenure here will only be as
successful as the many HGS volunteers make it. If you are one of
these special people, I can’t begin to thank you enough. I
encourage each and every one of you to find an area that you have
some passion for and get involved.
We do have some initiatives moving forward that I would like to
tell you about. The first is a redesign of the HGS website which is
being spearheaded by Linda Sternbach. By the time you read this,
we will have selected a design team and hopefully be well into the
process. Our hope is to roll it out to the membership early next
year and that you will find it a more user-friendly experience. As
too many of you know (even one would be too many), we had
some issues with the membership renewal process this year. If you
were affected, we offer our apology; we trust this will fix any issues
going forward. There were a number of other enhancements we
have always wanted, but just never got from our previous provider.
We will provide more information later as we get further into
this process.
The other news I want to tell you about involves the office and our
relationship with the Geophysical Society of Houston. As reported
at the end of last year, we went through a process to look at where
we were as an organization and where we want to be. Part of this
process involves the new mission and vision
statements already unveiled. One of the
issues we identified was that we would be
better served by having our own dedicated
staff. For this and other reasons, we decided
it was time to sever our long-standing
relationship with the GSH. A significant
percentage of the Board who voted on this
were members of both societies, and while
this was painful for many of us personally, it was a necessary step
for the HGS to move forward as the organization that we want it
to be for you, our members. Seeing as we could hardly split the
offices immediately, we have allowed for an appropriate period of
time to minimize the impact on either organization. So it may be
several months before we are ready to actually go our own ways.
In the meantime, I don’t anticipate you will see any impact to the
fine service we have come to expect from our outstanding staff.
I’d like to leave you with this last thought. We are united by our
passion for geology and the earth sciences. Get out there and
become engaged. The HGS is ready to help. Come rock with us. I
believe you will find it as rewarding as I have. �
From the President
Come Rock with Us
I encourage each and every
one of you to find an area
that you have some passion
for and get involved.
6 Houston Geological Society Bulletin September 2011
Registration and Information:
UPCOMINGEDUCATION SCHEDULE
Sedimentology and Sequence Stratigraphic Response of Paralic Deposits to Changes in Accommodation Sept 22 - 29
Grand Junction, Colorado
Fundamentals of Wrench Tectonics Sept 26 – Oct 1, 2011
Istanbul, Turkey
Complex Carbonates Reservoirs: Sedimentation and Tectonic Processes Oct 9 – 15, 2011
Begins in Naples, Ends in Rome, Italy
Fracture and Geomechanical Characterization of Hydrocarbon Reservoirs Oct 22 – 23, 2011
Milan Italy, with AAPG International conference and Exhibition
The Application of Geomechanics in International Shale Plays Oct 22 – 23, 2011
Milan, Italy, with AAPG International Conference and Exhibition
Fall Education Conference - Unconventional Resources: Focus on Shales Sept 12 – 16, 2011
Houston, Texas
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Iam privileged to serve HGS membership as your incomingEditor. I welcome this opportunity to participate with this year’s
leadership team in bringing to reality
HGS programs for 2011-2012 and in
planning programs that will be
implemented during the upcoming
years.
The overarching theme by which
this Board of Directors has opted to
operate is “HGS’ Strategic Plan:
Charting a Path for Growth”. All
members of the HGS are certainly
invited and encouraged to journey
together in this quest of our future
state. There are, and in the coming
months , there w i l l be many
opportunities to volunteer to work
on committees that will build-out
the specific goals, objectives, and programs aligned with the stated
vision and mission of the society. Consult the HGS Bulletin and
website to keep appraised of the processes and progress as we chart
the path forward.
It is by the virtues of its monthly technical program that HGS has
undoubtedly earned and maintained reputation as a premier
society for those with interest in the associated Earth science
disciplines. Credit for our outstanding technical program is owed
to many. However, I’d like to credit specifically those authors whom
have found the HGS Bulletin the preferred outlet for their
publications, and those presenters whom have found HGS Dinner
and Luncheon meetings the preferred forum for their
presentations. It is, after all, those authors and presenters that have
provided the sustenance of our monthly meetings and the relevant
content for our Bulletin. The continued success this program
requires the ongoing monthly contributions of authors and
presenters. I ask that each of our
member s con s ide r o f f e r i ng
for publication an abstract to
accompany a luncheon or dinner
talk, or a technical article on any
subject of interest to our readership,
or a letter to the Editor to voice an
opinion.
HGS has an expert organization of
committees that work to fuel our
monthly Dinner and Luncheon
meetings. Please contact the any of
the present committee members if
you would like to volunteer a
pre s en t a t i on : Dav id Meaux
(Ar rangements and Genera l
Meetings), Justin Vandenbrink (International Explorationists),
Steve Getz (North American Interest Group), Matthew Cowan
(Environmental and Engineering Geologists), and Simon Hughes
and David Tonner (Northsiders).
Finally, I must take this opportunity to recognize the volunteer
members of the Editorial Board for continuing their dedication,
hard work and support as we set out to produce this — the 54th
volume — of the Bulletin: thank you James Ragsdale, Charles
Revilla, and Fang Lin. Congratulations to Patricia Santogrossi
who assumes responsibility of Editor-elect. And there is one other
individual deserving special recognition: that is outgoing Editor
Barry Katz. Thank you Barry for providing me with much
appreciated and purposeful mentoring during my term as your
Editor-elect. �
From theEditor
From the Editor
Ron WaszczakRon.F.Waszczak@conocophillips.com
As We Set Out to Produce this –The 54th Volume – of the Bulletin
September 2011 Houston Geological Society Bulletin 7
The HGS Strategic Plan: Charting a Path for Growth
Our Vision:To be the essential organization serving
earth science professionals in the Houston community
Our Mission:To provide earth science enrichment through technical education, networking opportunities,
and community service
Our Slogan:A local geosciences society with global reach
8 Houston Geological Society Bulletin September 2011
This year’s Saltwater Fishing Tournament will include an Offshore Division to be held on Friday, October 7 at the Fish Spot Marina,
Texas City, Texas. We are looking forward to a big event this Fall and we encourage full family participation.
Galveston Bay Complex DivisionTrophies will be awarded for the heaviest individual Redfish (Non-Tagged), Speckled Trout and Flounder. Trophies will also be
awarded for the heaviest individual Stringer-1 Redfish, 3 Speckled Trout, and 1 Flounder.
Galveston Offshore DivisionTrophies will be awarded for the heaviest individual Red Snapper, King Mackerel, and Mahi-mahi.
Registration fee includes: Launch Fee, GSH/HGS Fishing Cap, Fish Fry Meal after weigh-in, Refreshments, Trophies, and DOOR PRIZES.
The Geophysical Society of Houston and the Houston Geological Society are non-profit organizations serving the Geosciences
Community. Corporate and individual contributions are appreciated and will be acknowledged on several sponsor boards and
banners at the Weigh-In Station and Marina. All contributors will be recognized in the GSH Journal and HGS Bulletin following the
tournament. This is a great way to entertain friends, family, business associates, and clients. So spread the word!
GSH/HGS SALTWATER TOURNAMENT
NAME: ____________________________________________COMPANY: ____________________________________________
ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
PHONES: (H) ________________________ (B) __________________________________ (C) __________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Upon receipt of the registration form, each participant will be provided with a copy of the specific tournament itinerary and
rules sheet by e-mail. Please register EARLY.
Please return this form with your check for $60.00 per contestant payable to:
GSH SALTWATER TOURNAMENT and Mail to:
Geophysical Society of Houston, 14811 Saint Mary’s Lane, Suite 250 • Houston, Texas 77079
Registration Fee: $ ______________ + Sponsor Contribution: $ ________________ = TOTAL $ __________________________
DISCLAIMER:
I acknowledge that the Geophysical Society of Houston / Houston Geological Society will not be held responsible for injury or
accidents during this event. PRACTICE SAFETY!!!!!
Signature: ________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________________
For more information, please contact:Bobby Perez (HGS & GSH) • 281-240-1234 ext. 3103 Office • 281-240-4997 Fax • 281-787-2106 Cell • 281-495-8695 Home
E-mail addresses: rdphtx@aol.com or r_perez@seismicventures.com
11th ANNUAL GSH/HGS SALTWATER FISHING TOURNAMENT
Friday, October 7, 2011 • 8:30 AM to 5:30 PMThe FISH SPOT Marina • 4009 20th Street North • Texas City, Texas
Galveston Bay Complex and Offshore
September 2011 Houston Geological Society Bulletin 9
Vendor Corner Recognition and Thanks
The Houston Geological Society would like to recognize and thank its many vendors who demonstrated their financial support
of the HGS by providing “Vendor Corners” for our 2010-2011 evening technical meetings. These are the folks who present
poster session displays of their company’s products, studies or services. They provided a great focal point for the attendees, during
the gathering and social period, prior to the meetings. The Vendor Corner fees that they pay are donated 100% to the HGS
Scholarship Fund (undergraduate geosciences students) and the HGS Student Membership Initiative.
The HGS would like to thank the following:*AOA Geophysics
*Dicksen International Geosciences (DIGS)*Fugro Grav. & Mag. Fugro Multi-Client
*Geochemical Solutions International (GSI)*Geomage Limited*ION GX TechnologyMicro-Strat Inc.
*Petrophysicqal SolutionsRock Solid ImagesSeiswave Inc.
Sequence Stratigraphic AssociatesSpatial Energy
Tsunami Development*Hosted more than one vendor corner
If you would like information regarding your company’s participation in a Vendor Corner during the upcoming
2011-2012 HGS dinner meetings, please contact Paul Babcock at paul.babcock@nfrenergy.com or 832 242 9650.
D I S C O V E R I E S D R I V E V A L U E TM
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HGS Golf TournamentMonday – October 17, 2011Kingwood Country Club
Dust Off The Clubs, Polish The Shoes, And Pad The Handicaps, It’s Time For Golf!
Come out and join us for golf, food, friends and fun at the annual HGS Golf Tournament at Kingwood CountryClub. This year’s format will be a four man scramble, with three flights determined by handicap. First, second, andthird place awards (blind draw for 3rd place) will be awarded for each flight. There will be prizes awarded for clos-est to the pin (2 holes per course) and long drive (2 holes per course) as well as many great door prizes and raffleprizes for participants.
The entry fee is $125.00 per person or $500.00 per team on entries received by October 7th and $150.00 per personor $600.00 per team on entries received after October 7th. Individual entries will be grouped with other individualgolfers to make a foursome. Entries are limited and will be accepted on a first-in basis.
Companies or individuals interested in sponsoring the event should contact Mark Dennis at281-494-2522 (office), 281-705-4346 (cell) or by email at mdennis@petrolog.com.
To enter, please fill out the entry form and email (office@hgs.org), fax or mail with your entry fee (payable toHGS Entertainment Fund) to:HGS Office14811 St Mary’s Lane, Suite 250 • Houston, TX 77079713-463-9476 (office), 281-679-5504 (fax)
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS8:00 – 9:45 a.m. Registration and free use of driving range
(Breakfast will be provided by Petro Log International, Inc.)
10:00 a.m. Shotgun start3:00 p.m. Cash bar, open buffet3:30 p.m. Door prizes and awards presentation
Team Captain ________________________ Phone ______________________Amount Enclosed ______________
Company ____________________________________ Email __________________________________________
Billing Address ______________________________________________________________________________
Credit card # ______________________________________________________________________________________
Exp. Date __________ Code# _________
Please Provide Email Addresses For All Team Members. All Communications Will Be Done Via Email.
Foursome Members Company Name Phone Number/Email Hdcp/Avg. Score(Please Print)
1. ________________________ ________________________ ____________________ ______________
2. ________________________ ________________________ ____________________ ______________
3. ________________________ ________________________ ____________________ ______________
4. ________________________ ________________________ ____________________ ______________
September 2011 Houston Geological Society Bulletin 11
HGS Golf TournamentMonday – October 17, 2011Kingwood Country Club
Sponsorship Application
Trevino Sponsorship $ 500.00• Hole signs on all three courses.
• Company name displayed on sponsor recognition board at registration and awards banquet.
Hogan Sponsorship $ 750.00• Hole signs on all three courses.
• Company logo displayed on sponsor recognition board at registration and awards banquet.
Nicklaus Sponsorship $ 1,000.00• Hole signs on all three courses.
• Company logo prominently displayed on sponsorrecognition board at registration and awards banquet.
• Company logo displayed on driving range and practiceputting green.
Title Sponsorship $ 2,000.00• Hole signs on all three courses.
• Company logo prominently displayed on sponsorrecognition board at registration and awards banquet.
• Company logo displayed on driving range and practice putting green.
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2010–2011 President ’s Night
Celia Baum, Secretary Award
2010–2011 President’s Night
“Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!” was yelled out by then HGS
President John B. Tubb, Jr. at this year’s President’s Night
— and John sure did “Let the Good Times Roll!” The annual
President’s Night dinner is hosted by the Board President; it is a
time to celebrate and honor those volunteers, committee chairs,
and companies that had dedicated their time, talent and fortune
toward ensuring a successful year for the society. And this year,
there was much to celebrate!
There is something that very
few of you know… and that is
that John Tubb has been
planning this President’s Night
dinner since he was Treasurer-
elect four years ago. He and his
planning committee worked
very hard to make sure this
evening was going to be an
unforge t tab le one . John
ventured out with Awards
Chairman, Mike Deming, in
search of the perfect rocks and
minerals to serve as awards, because, according to John, “We are
not Plaqueologists, we are Geologists!” The awardees should be
very proud and pleased to know that much effort was taken to
match the perfect rock or mineral with each of them.
Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse looked beautiful that evening, with
the new HGS exhibits panel at the very front of the room and with
rocks and minerals perfectly displayed on the granite counter for
everyone to enjoy. The guests enjoyed the cocktail hour and
reunited with old friends. I had the pleasure of walking around
with John’s leather-bound volume of the 2010-2011 HGS Bulletins
making sure each board member, committee chairperson, and
friend signed it; this is a keepsake John wanted to make sure to
have. Our entrance foyer displayed three tables: at one table Nancy
Tubb, John’s daughter, received and welcomed guests; John Tubb,
III and his wife Robyn at a
second table , laminated
business cards into luggage
tags for our guests; and a
photo montage of this year’s
past events was displayed at
the third table. Did anyone
notice John’s ‘special’ picture?
Congratulations to all of our
HGS award recipients and
corporate star awardees for
their dedicated efforts on
behalf the HGS. And a big
“Thank You” goes out to John B. Tubb, Jr. for his service and idea
generation during his time as President. John really earned the
parting gifts given to him by his Board of Directors: a bottle of
12-year-old scotch and “The Judge” revolver! Luckily for us, John
won’t be going very far; he’s staying on as committee chairman of
the popular Legends Night event. Here’s to another great year! �
by Sandra Babcock and Ashley Harris
Steve Earle is passed the President’s hammer
Amy Sullivan, Vice President Award
Barry Katz, Editor Award Tarek Ghazi, Director Award
Debra Sacrey, Gerald A. Cooley Award Linda Sternbach, Honorary Life Membership
René Mott, Distinguished Service Award
Mike Deming, Distinguished Service Award
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John Tubb, Jr’s gift of a mineral specimen
Robert Pledger, Director AwardJohn Tubb, Jr. and Sandra Babcock
John Tubb, Jr. and The Judge
Martha McRae, Distinguished Service AwardSteve Getz, Distinguished Service Award
2010–2011 President’s NightHouston Geological Society Awards
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September 2011 Houston Geological Society Bulletin 19
on HGS Guest Night…by Allan J. Filipov
Guest Night Reflections: The Arlington Archosaur Discovery and the Man Who Brought It to Us
by Rebecca Harkins
HGS Guest Night
Ijust experienced one of the most delightful evenings of my life. Iattended the Houston Geological Society’s annual “Guest Night”
at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. The evening began with
set tables, buffet dinner stations and beverage stands, all strategically
placed on the first and second floors among the exhibits in the main
halls. Socialization with colleagues was enjoyed by all. I learned that
there are portable, inflatable planetariums that are taken to schools
to teach astronomy to all school children.
Everyone was free to roam the exhibits; however my personal
highlight was desert. To get to the calories, one had to wander
thought the gem and mineral hall while beautiful music played. It
is far different than the jostling crowds on any given day at the
museum. To view the most beautiful minerals in peace and solitude
was a joy. Then you round the corner and there, in front of the gem
vault, were the bonanza of sweets and coffee. I also learned about
the mineral cuprosklodowskite, which I could never take time to
study when rambling through the museum with kids.
The main event was the speaker for the evening, Derek Main, a
lecturer in geology at University of Texas at Arlington. The subject
was the recent finds of new species of dinosaurs and crocodiles
within four miles of Arlington, within eyesight of Six Flags Over
Texas, the Rangers Ballpark and Cowboys Stadium. Paleontologists
are continuing to unearth a treasure trove of bones from sedimentary
rocks laid down in a former coastal deltaic environment that is
95,000,000 years old! Evidence of a new species of a giant (50’)
dinosaur-eating crocodile has been found along with the predecessor
to duck-billed dinosaurs. Allosaurus and other therapod fossils were
found. Most unique was evidence of a nursery where the big mama
was found with at least five of her young in a nest. Also found there
were turtle shells and dinosaur bones with tooth marks on them that
match the crocodile tooth patterns exactly, suggesting mama was
bringing home food for the five-foot long babies.
Interestingly, there are burned tree roots and charcoal throughout
the sedimentary section suggesting lightning-induced forest fires.
The site is still active, and the very learned and dynamic speaker is
seeking the support of donations and volunteers.
After a brief break, we then enjoyed the new 3D IMAX film “Born
to Be Wild”. The film chronicled efforts in Kenya to rescue
orphaned elephants, and in Borneo to rescue infant orangutans,
each with the intent to eventually return
the young animals to the wild. It was very
informative, and I’m sure there weren’t
many dry eyes in the house. But who
knows with those giant funky 3D glasses!
I thank Dave Reynolds and the other HGS
members for putting together such a
wonderful evening. �
Dinosaur bones aren’t exactly my “thing”, but after listening to
Derek Main’s passionate exposé on what he’s doing in Arlington
and why [see May 2011 Bulletin for more], I’m ready to grab a pick-
axe and join him. It’s not the bones, the intellectual challenge, or even
the geology that motivates me – it’s the man’s raw enthusiasm.
When I first volunteered for the 2011 HGS Annual Guest Night, I
focused on my responsibilities and didn’t pay much attention to
what the speaker or subject would be. After all, I had a job to do
and I was going to give it my best effort. The speaker would stand
or fall on his own efforts.
After helping Dave Reynolds with the student Science and
Engineering Fair awards, I sat down to give as much of my attention
as the subject warranted. Dinosaur bones are interesting, but not
exactly on my Top Ten list… I mean, dinosaurs are for kids, right?
Most of my professors were reserved and at least dressed “business
casual.” Some even sported a dress shirt or suit jacket when the
occasion called for it. Not so this PhD-in-progress. I’ve been
around long enough to stifle the “dress for success” concept, but I
was surprised to see that while we all dressed semi-formally for the
lecture, he didn’t. Still, I gave him the respect due any professional
giving his presentation.
I am glad I did. Derek Main’s infectious passion and raw
enthusiasm hit me head on. Not only was he excited about the
discoveries and eloquent enough to
intelligently discuss the significance, but
he was also humble enough to allow
others to get some of the limelight as well.
Now that is a rare discovery. If you’re
looking for a rewarding vacation, spend
some time helping at the Archosaur Site.
You’ll be glad you did. (http://www.
arlingtonarchosaursite.com/index.html).
Hope to see you there! �
HGS Guest Night continued on page 21
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HGS Guest Night
Science Fair Winners: Jonathan Paulino – HGS Junior Division – ProjectTitle: “How does Water Flow in Earth’s Terrain?”; Arika Anderson – HGS 9thGrade Division – Project Title: “Soil Sleuth”; Rachel Adenekan – HGS SeniorDivision – Project Title: “Effects of Rising CO
2Levels on Phytoplankton”;
John Tubb, Jr.
Jonathan Hanson – HGS Intern at the HMNS – Project Title: “DoSunspots Cause Natural Disasters?”; Diego Arellanes – HGS Internat the HMNS – Project Title: “Turn it Down”; Rowanne Conway -HGS Intern at the HMNS - Project Title: "Fit for Purpose"
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The Value of Stratigraphy and Technology
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September 2011 Houston Geological Society Bulletin 23
News from ASTM – Reflectance Measurement for Dispersed Vitrinite
by Paul C. Hackley, U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, VA
Anew American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
standard test method for measurement of the reflectance of
vitrinite dispersed in sedimentary rocks has been developed by an
international committee of technical experts
from government agencies, academia,
industry, and consultancies. This product
grew from the efforts of the International
Committee for Coal and Organic Petrology’s
(ICCP) Identification of Primary Vitrinite
Working Group, and is the result of an
international partnership between members
of ICCP, ASTM, the American Association of Petroleum Geologists
(AAPG), and The Society for Organic Petrology (TSOP). The new
consensus standard is available for purchase from ASTM link,
http://www.astm.org/Standards/D7708.htm and is included in the
2011 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, v. 05.06, Gaseous Fuels:
Coal and Coke, which can be obtained as a free yearly benefit to
ASTM members.
Development of the new test method (ASTM D7708-11) began in
2008 with a survey of common practices used in laboratories that
routinely measure the reflectance of dispersed vitrinite in shales.
The test method writing committee was identified from among the
survey respondents, and the existing ASTM coal vitrinite
reflectance standard (ASTM D2798) was used as an outline for the
new test method. Significant changes from the coal standard
include: 1) specialized terminology to include recycled vitrinite,
zooclasts, solid bitumens, and marine algae; 2) discussion of
potential for vitrinite suppression and retardation in certain
conditions; 3) inclusion of fluorescence observation and resulting
changes to equipment description and procedure; and 4) addition
of reporting requirements, including type and quality of sample
preparation and consideration of supporting data and information.
The new standard was successfully balloted through the
subcommittee and D05 main committee levels of the ASTM vetting
process with no negative votes received. However, users of the
standard and other interested parties can bring comments and
concerns to the attention of ASTM subcommittee D05.28,
Petrography of Coal and Coke, which is responsible for the
maintenance and revision of this and other ASTM petrography
standards. Interested HGS members who would like to contribute
to consensus standards development within subcommittee D05.28
are encouraged to contact Paul Hackley, U.S. Geological Survey
(phackley@usgs.gov), for additional information.
Anticipated users of the new D7708-11 standard include
government, academic, and service laboratories. The standard
will be used as the prescribed method for the dispersed vitrinite
reflectance accreditation program of the
I CCP, w h i c h c u r r e n t l y i n c l u d e s
approximately forty laboratories worldwide.
The test method is predicted to be most
relevant for shale gas plays where precise
information concerning thermal maturity is
considered key to successful basin analysis.
Anticipated future improvements to the
standard include the creation of quantified reproducibility and
repeatability values through inter-laboratory round-robin
exercises, and the development of a supplemental online image
atlas of dispersed organic matter in sedimentary rocks to aid in the
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Afundamental problem in subsurface reservoir characterization
is determining the continuity of flow units and flow barriers
(i.e. sandstones, shales, and cements) in the
definition of reservoir-seal pairs. In any
given field, there will typically exist a
combination of field-wide elements,
elements that may extend between wells but
not across the entire field, and elements that
do not extend between wells.
The subsurface geologist must use facies
models and sequence stratigraphic concepts to correlate well data.
We show several examples of deltaic reservoirs that were originally
depicted as consisting of horizontal layers (i.e., “layer-cake”). Our
outcrop examples suggest that sandstones within the delta front
dip seaward. This fundamentally challenges reservoir models that
invoke flat versus dipping beds, and we demonstrate how this
can be applied to correlation of core and
well-log data sets. Our regional-scale
stratigraphic results also suggest very
different exploration models in the search
for basin-distal reservoir sandstones.
A key problem remains the correlation
of deltaic sandstones along depositional
strike, for which we have far less outcrop
data and do not yet understand the main controlling factors. The
choice of a stratigraphic datum is another significant challenge,
especially in well-log data sets (Bhattacharya, 2011). Flattening on
Practical Challenges in Correlation of Fluvio-Deltaic andShallow Marine Deposits
HGS General Dinner MeetingHGS General
Dinner Meeting Monday, September 12, 2011Westchase Hilton • 9999 WestheimerSocial Hour 5:30–6:30 p.m.Dinner 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Cost: $28 Preregistered members; $35 non-members & walk-ups
To guarantee a seat, you must pre-register on the HGS website and pre-paywith a credit card. Pre-registration without payment will not be accepted. You may still walk up and pay at the door, if extra seats are available.
Dr. Janok P. Bhattacharya Robert E. Sheriff Professor of Sequence Stratigraphy Geosciences Department University of Houston
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The subsurface geologist
must use facies models and
sequence stratigraphic
concepts to correlate
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a given log marker, such as a flooding surface, inevitably distorts
the actual stratigraphic relationships, which may result in serious
misinterpretation and incorrect correlation of sandstone bodies
(Fig. 1). Rule-based correlations can be used to create reasonable
looking correlations (Fig. 2), although over-correlation is another
common problem (Li et al., in press). Analog dimensional
data, from both modern and ancient systems, may be used
to constrain predicted sandstone body dimensions to help avoid
over-correlation. �
References:Bhattacharya, J.P., 2011, Practical problems in the application of
the sequence stratigraphic method and key surfaces: integrating
observations from ancient fluvial–deltaic wedges with Quaternary
and modelling studies. Sedimentology, v. 58, p. 120–169.
Li, W., Zhu, Y., and Bhattacharya, J.P., in press, Stratigraphic
uncertainty in sparse vs. rich data sets in a fluvial-deltaic outcrop
analogue: Ferron “Notom delta”, Henry Mountains region of Utah,
USA. AAPG Bulletin.
Tesson, M., Allen, G.P., and Ravènne, C.,1993, Late Pleistocene
shelf-perched lowstand wedges on the Rhone continental shelf.
In: Sequence Stratigraphy and Facies Associations (Eds. C.P.
Summerhayes and H.W. Posamentier) Int. Assoc. Sedimentol. Spec.
Publ. 18, p. 83-196.
Biographical SketchDR. JANOK P. BHATTACHARYA is the Robert E.
Sheriff Professor of Sequence Stratigraphy
at the University of Houston. His main
research interests are in fluvio-deltaic
sedimentology and sequence stratigraphy.
He received his B.Sc. in 1981 from Memorial
University of Newfoundland, Canada, and
worked at ESSO Resources Calgary, before
completing his Ph.D. in 1989 at McMaster
University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Following a post-doc at the Alberta Geological Survey, Dr.
Bhattacharya worked for the Texas Bureau of Economic Geology,
ARCO Exploration and Production
Research in Plano, Texas, and the
University of Texas at Dallas before
joining the University of Houston
in 2005. He is an AAPG Grover
Murray Distinguished Educator,
GCAGS Outstanding Educator, AAPG
Distinguished Lecturer, and AAPG
SW Section Distinguished Educator.
Dr. Bhattacharya was the 2008
GCSSEPM President, and has served
on various AAPG committees. He was
awarded the 2004 AAPG Certificate of
Merit, the 2004 Dallas Geological
Society Professional Service Award,
the 2004 CSPG Best Oral Presentation
award, the 2002 Frank Kottlowski
Memorial Presentation Award, the
2002 Houston Geological Society Best
Oral Paper Award, and the 2001 AAPG
“Al” Cox Award for best poster. He
is an associate editor for the Journal
of Sedimentary Research and AAPG
Bul l e t in . He has authored or
co-authored over 100 abstracts and 60
technical papers. He is an active
member of AAPG, SEPM, GSA, HGS,
and IAS.
HGS General Dinner Meeting
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September 2011 Houston Geological Society Bulletin 29
Increasing global demand for energy has forced societies theworld over to look for and use ever more diverse and expensive
forms of energy to fuel their economies. Oil is a key part of this
energy supply, particularly in the arena of transportation fuels. The
corporations that supply energy have been pressed into increasingly
challenging environments to meet public and governmental
demands for inexpensive energy. Unfortunately, as we are reminded
by the Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Horizon incident, accidents can
happen, the environment can be damaged, and people can lose
their lives when we operate at the leading edges of technology.
When accidents occur, our responses typically tend to blame
individuals, corporations, or regulators, rather than the public
whose demand for cheap, readily available energy forces
exploration in new, more challenging frontiers. Public opinions on
this subject are shaped by a combination of self-education,
fulminating politicians, and aggressive, sensationalist journalists.
Exploring more than societal interests at a national level puts our
pursuit of inexpensive energy into context. This context pits the
competing interests of developing countries, which demand
ever-increasing shares of the world’s resources, against broader,
trans-national interest groups which are worried that continued
dependence on energy-dense fossil fuels may cause runaway global
warming and climate changes that may in turn destroy the earth’s
ecosystems.
Ultimate responsibilities for oil spills lie within this mix of
competing demands and expectations – a mix far more
complicated than most people are aware of or are willing to
consider. All of us who consume energy have an ethical obligation
to educate ourselves, and those around us, on the consequences of
our demands for energy and for the environment. �
Biographical SketchDR. W.C. RUSTY RIESE is a geoscientist based in Houston, Texas. He
is widely experienced, having worked in both minerals and
petroleum as a geologist, geochemist,
and manager during more than 39 years
in industry. He participated in the
National Petroleum Council evaluation
of natural gas supply and demand for
North America which was conducted at
the request of the Secretary of Energy; in
the more recent analysis of global supply
and demand requested by the same
agency; and in the National Research
Council analysis of coalbed produced waters and their
management in the western United States. He is currently a
member of the AAPG Committee on Resource Evaluations, and a
member of the House of Delegates.
Dr. Riese has written extensively and lectured on various topics
in economic geology including biogeochemistry, isotope
geochemistry, uranium ore deposits, sequence stratigraphy, and
coalbed methane petroleum systems; and he holds numerous
domestic and international patents. He has more than thirty years
of teaching experience including twenty-five years at Rice
University where he developed the curricula in petroleum geology
and industry risk and economic evaluation, as well as several other
courses. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at Rice University, the
Colorado State University, and the University of New Mexico,
where he sits on the Caswell Silver Endowment advisory board. He
is a fellow in the GSA and the Society of Economic Geologists and
a member of the AAPG and several other professional
organizations.
He earned his Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico in
1980; his M.S. in geology from the same university in 1977; and
his B.S. in geology from the New Mexico Institute of Mining
and Technology in 1973. He is a Certified Professional
Geologist, a Certified Petroleum Geologist, and is a Licensed
and Registered Geologist in the states of Texas and South
Carolina, respectively.
W.C. Rusty Riese, Ph.D., P.G.
HGS Environmental & EngineeringDinner Meeting
Wednesday, September 14, 2011Black Lab Pub, Churchill Room • 4100 Montrose Blvd.
Social 5:30 p.m., Dinner 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $25 Preregistered members; $30 non-members & walk-ups
To guarantee a seat, you must pre-register on the HGS website and pre-pay witha credit card. Pre-registration without payment will not be accepted. You may still walk up and pay at the door, if extra seats are available.
HGS Environmental & Engineering Dinner Meeting
AAPG Distinguished Ethics Lecture, 2011-2013Oil Spills, Ethics, and Society: How They Intersect and
Where the Responsibilities Reside
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September 2011 Houston Geological Society Bulletin 31
Lacustrine microbialites are forming in many lakes today and
their record extends back at least 2,720 million years.
Stromatolites dominate with thrombolites constituting a minor
component in the fossil record, but are relatively more common in
extant lakes. In any given lake, microbialites are more likely to
develop when calcium input is high, the lake is
primarily balanced-filled to over-filled, clastic
sediment supply is low or lacking, nutrient
input is relatively low, turbidity is low, and
shallow-water conditions are relatively stable.
The Cenozoic record of lacustrine stromatolites
is the richest, followed by the Mesozoic and
Paleozoic, respectively. The pre-Phanerozoic, although spanning
more than seven times the duration of the Phanerozoic, has a
sparse record due to a number of factors. These factors include the
reduced likelihood of preserving such epicontinental deposits over
long spans of geological time, lakes are geologically short-lived, and
lakes are spatially restricted. The first of these factors helps to
explain the Cenozoic richness.
Lacustrine stromatolites often look different from their marine
counterparts and hence can be used to recognize ancient lacustrine
environments. Lacustrine stromatolites in many cases are
morphologically variable within a bioherm or biostrome (Figs.
1-3), exhibit macrolamination (Figs. 4&5). Lacustrine stromatolites
commonly show dark and light laminae that
are usually composed of calci-/dolo-micrite
and calci-/dolo-siltite, respectively (Fig. 4), have
moderate to sharp boundaries between
light and dark laminae (Fig. 4), have light
laminae composed of fibrous carbonate, have
intermediate colored/shaded laminae in
addition to alternating dark-light laminae
couplets (Fig. 4), have laminae and microstructure that are
exceedingly complex, with numerous voids (Fig. 5). Their laminae
often have a high degree of inheritance, exhibit bumpy, botryoidal
upper surface of the structure, and can be found to encrust solid
substrates such as clasts, logs, or twigs. Occasionally they preserve
calcimicrobes.
Major Characteristics and Aspects of Lacustrine Microbialites
Joint HGS International and North American Dinner MeetingJoint HGS International and North American
Dinner Meeting Monday, September 26, 2011Westchase Hilton • 9999 WestheimerSocial Hour 5:30–6:30 p.m.Dinner 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Cost: $28 Preregistered members; $35 non-members & walk-ups
To guarantee a seat, you must pre-register on the HGS website and pre-paywith a credit card. Pre-registration without payment will not be accepted. You may still walk up and pay at the door, if extra seats are available.
Stanley M. AwramikDepartment of Earth Science, University of California,Santa Barbara, CA H. Paul BuchheimDepartment of Earth and Biological Sciences, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
HGS International Dinner continued on page 33
Microbialites have
become the focus of a
great deal of attention in
the petroleum industry
Fig. 1. Multimeter-size microbialite bioherm composed of decimeter-sizedomical and columnar stromatolites, some of which have centimeter-sizecolumns and domes. Student at left-center for scale. Wilkins Peak Member, Green River Formation, Eocene, near La Barge, Wyoming, USA.
Fig. 2. Biostrome of variable thickness composed of laterally linked,mound-shaped stromatolites interbedded with shale. Bar scale = approx.0.5 m. Wilkins Peak Member, Green River Formation, Eocene, BitterCreek, southeast of Rock Springs, Wyoming, USA.
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Domical, columnar-layered, and columnar shapes dominate the
lacustrine stromatolite record, with sizes ranging from
sub-millimeter to a few meters. Structures are often complex with
transitions at the microscopic scale (Fig. 5) and macroscopic scale
(Fig. 6). Large reefs (bioherms) are rare, while biostromes are more
common. Lacustrine oncoids are often larger than their marine
counterparts and show similar lamina patterns as lacustrine
stromatolites.
Although lacustrine stromatolites look different from marine
stromatolites, no single characteristic or feature mentioned above
can be used to recognize a lacustrine stromatolite. There is no
smoking gun. However, the combination of two or more of these
features increases the confidence that the stromatolite in question
is lacustrine. This can be a key to recognizing a lacustrine versus
marine depositional setting when other, more conventional
indicators are lacking, such as in core material.
The rich and diverse record of lacustrine microbialites provides a
valuable archive of the interactions of microbes and sediment
within the dynamics of lake basins. Microbialites have become the
focus of a great deal of attention in the petroleum industry due to
their recent discovery in the pre-salt lacustrine deposits of the
Santos Basin, off shore Brazil, and may assist in current exploration
for similar reservoirs in Angola. Understanding the factors and
dynamics of these complex microbially produced carbonates is
increasingly important.�
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Fig. 4. A variety of lamina features in a Green River Formation stromatolite. Macrolaminae (M) are the dark and light banding, whichare composed of thinner laminae; light laminae are calcisiltite and darklaminae are calcimicrite; laminae have intermediate colors and not asimple binary dark-light arrangement; and laminae have a high degreeof inheritance (each successive laminae mimics the topography of theprevious laminae). Bar scale = approximately 1 cm. Angelo Member,Green River Formation, Eocene, east of Evanston, Wyoming, USA.
Fig. 3. Large meter-scale microbialite biostrome composed of “tufa-like”columnar pillars that are highly porous, but poorly laminated. This unitextends for kilometers. It overlies a flat-pebble grainstone that forms theinitiation flooding surface that provided the substrate for microbialitegrowth. Hammer for scale. Laney Member, Green River Formation,Eocene, Delaney Rim, southeast of Rock Springs, Wyoming, USA.
Fig. 5. Complex laminae and microstructure with voids. Inheritance ishigh for several successive laminae, changes abruptly leading to a newset, which often forms macrolaminae. Scale to right in millimeters. Ricardo Group, Miocene, El Paso Mountains, California, USA.
Fig. 6. Stromatolites that show a vertical growth transition from coalescing domes/columns at the base to the development of smallcolumns at the top, associated with ripple, cross-laminated grainstone.Portion of centimeter scale to lower left. Meentheena Member, TumbianaFormation, Late Archean, Pilbara Craton, Western Australia.
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Biographical SketchesSTANLEYM. AWRAMIK –My research over
the last 35 years has primarily involved
microbialites. My interests and experience
covers microbialites of all ages (Archean
to Recent) and from all environments
(lakes, springs, and oceans) and combines
an understanding of the microbiology
of recent s t romato l i te s and the
paleomicrobiology of ancient stromatolites.
Much of this research has looked into the early history of life on
Earth.
A major theme of my current research is lacustrine microbialites,
in particular those from the Late Archean Meentheena Member
(Tumbiana Formation) in Western Australia and ones from the
Eocene Green River Formation in Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming.
The Meentheena Member and the Green River Formation
represent giant, lake systems rich in carbonates and microbialites.
Currently Paul Buchheim and I are working on determining the
factors that control initiation and development of the microbialites,
their expansion into biostromes and bioherms, and their
sedimentological context, stratigraphic distribution, and facies
relationships.
A native of the Boston area, I grew up outside of Niagara Falls, New
York. I returned to the Boston area and received my B.A. in Geology
from Boston University and Ph.D. in Geology from Harvard. I did
a one-year post-doc in Biology at Harvard. I then accepted a faculty
position at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where I am
currently a Professor in the Department of Earth Science.
PAUL BUCHHEIM has been a professor of geology at Loma Linda
University since 1979, where he conducts an active research
program on ancient lake deposits and teaches sedimentology,
stratigraphy, paleoenvironments, limnogeology, and various topics
on microbialites. He has over 35 years of research experience with
lacustr ine deposi t ional systems,
including a focused interest on lacustrine
stromatolites and microbialites. He
has conducted detailed studies of
microbialite-associated lacustrine deposits
in terms of their stratigraphic and
sedimentologic facies relationships,
geochemistry, stratigraphic architecture,
regional paleogeography, and sequence
stratigraphic relationships. This work has
included studies on lacustrine systems in the Eocene Green River
Formation of Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming; the Archean
Tumbiana Formation of Western Australia, the Pliocene Furnace
Creek Formation of Death Valley, California, and other systems.
His work in Wyoming has provided an opportunity for him to map
nearly 600 square miles of the southwestern corner of the state, that
will culminate in the publication of 12- 7.5 minute geologic
quadrangles over the next couple of years. In addition to his work
on lacustrine microbialites, he has conducted extensive studies on
the origin and paleoenvironments of lacustrine oil shale. This
coincides well with his current research on microbialites as oil shale
and stromatolites are frequently interbedded and form an integral
part of repetitive parasequences.
He has teamed up with Stanley Awramik of the University of
California, Santa Barbara to conduct in-depth studies of
microbialites in lacustrine systems. They have been conducting
studies as a collaborative effort for over 15 years and have a
combined experience with studies of over 80 lacustrine
microbialite-containing formations and recent microbialite
environments throughout the world.
He received his B.A. and M.A. in biology from Pacific Union
College in California, his Ph.D. in geology from the University of
Wyoming, and a post doctoral fellowship at The Johns Hopkins
University in Baltimore.
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September 2011 Houston Geological Society Bulletin 39
At the onset of the Macondo well blow-out and fire, news
reporting became a cascading succession of misinformation
and misunderstandings about what happened and what was being
done to stop the flow of oil. Overstated consequences became a
common theme while at the same time many in the public just
wanted to know what was happening and whether the flow of oil
would ever be stopped to prevent predicted catastrophic
consequences. Consequently, it became apparent that an
explanation of how well-control methods could and would work
seemed to be the most appropriate course to take when interacting
with live, taped, and written media. Information and explanation
was the course preferred and I will present insights behind the
scenes as this disaster and the media buzz around it played out until
the well was finally brought under control. �
Biographical SketchDR. DONVANNIEUWENHUISE is currently Director of the Petroleum
Geoscience Programs and a Research Associate Professor in the
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University
of Houston. He is also an Adjunct Professor in the Petroleum
Engineering program at UH. He frequently teaches petroleum
geology, integrated reservoir characterization,
physical geology, applied biostratigraphy,
and other specialized topics in stratigraphy
and sedimentology. His prev ious
experience includes 18 years with Amoco
in research and world-wide exploration.
His assignments included fields and
prospects within the U.S. and in over 40
other countries, thus giving him geologic
experience in the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea, the Atlantic
west of the Shetland Islands, Brazil, China, West Africa, and
Latin America. Prior to joining the Amoco Research Center in
Tulsa he was a geologist for Mobil in New Orleans, where he was
involved in the successful drilling of more than 15 exploration,
production, and blow-out relief wells. While in New Orleans,
he was also an Adjunct Professor in Petroleum Engineering at
Tulane University. There he taught reservoir characterization
and subsurface methods. Prior to his stint in New Orleans he
worked on Cretaceous through Recent stratigraphic problems of
the U.S. Gulf and Atlantic coastal plains with the USGS at the
Smithsonian Institution.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011Petroleum Club • 800 Bell (downtown) Social 11:15 AM, Luncheon 11:30 AM
Cost: $30 pre-registered members; $35 for non-members & walk-ups;Emeritus/Life/Honorary: $15; Students: FREETo guarantee a seat, you must pre-register on the HGS website (www.hgs.org) andpre-pay with a credit card. Pre-registration without payment will not be accepted. You may still walk up and pay at the door, if extra seats are available.
HGS General Luncheon Meeting
Don Van NieuwenhuiseUniversity of Houston
HGS General Luncheon Meeting
Macondo: A National Media Gusher in the Face of aMajor Environmental Disaster
Have you ever wondered how to go about tracking down core,paleo results, test data or mud logs on an old well? Pretend thatyou have a well absolutely critical to your prospect or idea. You are trying tofind additional information on a McFarlane Oil Company drilled back in the early 1980’s. Problem is – McFarlane Oil Company no longer exists. So what do you do, where do you go? “Googling” McFarlane OilCompany brings you 14 sources that mostly deal with dated reports and litigation.
If you have a copy of the “HGS Directory of Oil Company Name Changes”, you at least have a different and data-specific path to pursue.
This publication is a cross-referenced list of domestic oil and gas, exploration and production companies that have sold major assets or havechanged their names due to a merger, acquisition or reorganization. Thepurpose of this directory is to provide an oil company road map that mayassist geologists in tracking down logs, samples, cores, paleo, drilling reports, production histories and other well data that may be obscured bythese numerous name changes.
In the case of McFarlane Oil Company, a quick check of the Directory indicates that the Company ultimately went to Devon Energy. Under theDevon listing in the Directory, you learn that McFarlane went to Seagull Energy in 1982, Seagull went to Ocean Energy in 1999, and Ocean Energywent to Devon in 2003. While there are no guarantees that any of the desired well data made the entire transition, there is at least a road map onecan pursue to potentially locate the information. One could contact Devon to seeif they still have the old well files or possibly contact geoscientists who workedat any of the successor oil companies for their insights.
A new 21st edition (April 2011), of the HGS publication, “Directory of OilCompany Name Changes”, is now available through the Bureau of Economic Geology. The cost of the directory is $15.00 and it can be obtained from the BEG. The contact information is as follows:
Bureau of Economic GeologyUniversity of Texas in Austin, Attn: Publication SalesUniversity Station, Box X, Austin, Texas 78713-8924Phone: (888) 839-4365, www.beg.utexas.edu
Directory of Oil Company Name Changes – 21st Edition
40 Houston Geological Society Bulletin September 2011
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There is industry-wide awareness of the importance of carbonates in the commercial development and production of hydrocarbons.
Yet there is a mystique about them which arises partially from the nature of their genesis: their higher velocity/density (even when
geologically young) has made their seismic imaging a bit more challenging. Bright spots in carbonates, while not unheard of, are rare to
say the least.
Developments in seismic imaging over the last 40 years have been significant, and along several avenues, responded principally to particular
problem objectives of economic consequence. Carbonates, often geologically and geometrically conformable, with cyclicity in
development, and sometimes seismically “thin” in character, can present difficult imaging obstacles. Hence we emphasize here those
advances which address these issues, in particular, better and higher-resolution processing and improved seismic data presentations.
Results of such techniques are appreciated by reviewing examples from Africa, Canada, South America and Texas. These examples, while
personal in viewpoint, nevertheless represent the growth in industry capability and practice.
Zero-phase wavelet processing with better and more frequent velocity analyses were first steps. Next, following the early lead of Roy
Lindseth, the use of seismic inversion or velocity-scaling of seismic amplitudes offered great advantage for detecting velocity changes in
higher velocity formations. Extended visual dynamic range color displays then presented 20 to 25 times more information to the
interpreter. Most recently, replacing signal processing methods by holography produced highest possible resolution (HPR) seismic
imaging. Now the image frequency content could move beyond the source band, both on the low and high frequency end. Typical imaging
bandwidths from conventional seismic data acquisition were 3 to 5 times broader than the result of signal processing imaging. Such
increased resolution along with data displays provide, in many instances, remarkable information about deposition, pore fluids, porosity,
lithology and stratigraphy.
SIPES Luncheon MeetingSIPES August Luncheon Meeting
Seismic Imaging of Carbonate Formations and Reservoirs – An Odyssey 1971- 2011
Dr. Norman S. Neidell and James Charuk
This abstract is provided as a service to our membership. The actual presentation was made on Thursday, August 25, 2011.
SIPES Luncheon Meeting continued on page 43
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September 2011 Houston Geological Society Bulletin 43
Better images, better interpretations
and other available analyses methods
bode well for the future of finding,
defining and exploiting carbonate
reservoirs. Case studies dramatically
make this point. �
Biographical SketchNORMAN NEIDELL received a B.S.
Degree from New York University, a
Post Graduate Diploma in applied
Geophysics from Imperial College, and
a Ph.D. in Geodesy and Geophysics
from Cambridge University. He
acquired basic experience with Gulf
Oil and Seiscom-Delta, and then
undertook independent ventures and
consulting in 1971. His special interests
include seismic stratigraphy, reservoir
definition, and imaging technology. He
has extensive experience consulting
and lecturing in all aspects of seismic
data and imaging. Clients served
include most of the major oi l
companies, significant independents,
national oil companies as well as numerous small operators. He has authored numerous technical papers and patents.
Neidell co-founded GeoQuest International (now part of Petroleum Information) and GeoQuest Systems (now
a Schlumberger Company), and Zenith Exploration Co. serving as its President and Chief Executive Officer. He
co-founded Gandalf Explorers Intl. Ltd., which by merger became MMS Petroleum, PLC. He served as a Director
and Technical Advisor to MMS Petroleum PLC, until its acquisition in December 1998 by Ramco Energy. He
was with Zydeco Energy as Vice President of Technology. In July 1999, Neidell reinitiated his consulting practice.
Neidell was Adjunct professor in the Geology Department of the University of Houston. He is a Past President
and Honorary Member of the Geophysical Society of Houston (GSH), a Distinguished Lecturer for the SEG
and an Honorary Life Member, a past Associate Editor of Geophysics, and a member of several AAPG and SEG
committees. He lectures in continuing education programs for the AAPG, SEG and SPE as well as for several universities. He is a Registered
Professional Geophysicist (California) and Professional Geoscientist (Texas) and a Certified Geologist (Arkansas and SIPES).SIPES Luncheon Meeting
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Time Slice - 3 Sec., Highest Possible Resolution Imaging, McMullin Co., Texas Inversion Format - Sligo Formation – Cretaceous Velocities OnlyComparison to Woleai Atoll and Great Barrier Reef
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The Mesozoic/Cenozoic tectonics of Peru were controlled by the westward convergence of the continental South American Plate and
the northeastern oblique convergence of the oceanic Nazca/Farallon Plate. This tectonic collision caused formation of a composite
transform-convergent margin characterized by normal and strike-slip faults that formed extensional/pull-apart basins along the western
margin of Peru. These extensional/pull-apart basins, such as Talara and Tumbes, are petroliferous and occur both offshore and along
Peru’s coast. Trench slope basins occur along the upper wall of the eastern side of the Peru-Chile Trench.
East of this coastal belt of basins are the Andes Mountains, which experienced episodic Late Cretaceous and Cenozoic uplift in response
to changing rates of plate convergence. The Andes consist of Paleozoic low-grade metamorphic and igneous rocks and sediments. Onshore,
within the northern and central Peruvian Andes, a large volcanic gap exists in response to flat-slab subduction during the past 10-7 my;
a classic Late Neogene and Quaternary volcanic arc is absent in this northern region, as are paired metamorphic belts. Successive orogenic
phases developed both fold-and-thrust belts and a series of intermontane and foreland basins.
Three major Cenozoic petroliferous foreland basins occur east of the Andes of Peru. These basins, the Maranon, Ucayali, and Madre de
Dios, comprise part of a north-south trending belt of productive foreland basins occurring from northern Venezuela to Argentina. In
Peru, these three foreland basins show regional changes in the age of petroleum systems, with Cretaceous petroleum systems occurring
towards the north (northern Maranon Basin) and Devonian-Permian petroleum systems present in the south (Madre de Dios Basin).
The 21 sedimentary basins of Peru are organized into four basin tectonic provinces each characterized by different tectonic architecture and
evolution. From west to east, they are the trench-slope basin province,
SIPES Luncheon MeetingSIPES September Luncheon Meeting
Mesozoic/Cenozoic Tectonic Evolution, Basin Fairways,and Play Opportunities of Peru
George Devries Klein (presenter), SED-STRAT Geoscience Consultants, Inc, Houston, TX ; Fernando J. Zúñiga y Rivero,
BPZ Resources, Inc., Houston, TX;Hugh Hay-Roe, Kingwood, TX; Estuardo Alvarez-Calderon, BPZ Resources, Inc., Houston, TX
(Redrawn from Zúñiga y Rivero et al, 2010)
TECTONIC CORRELATION DIAGRAM, NAZCA & FARALLON PLATES AND ANDES. PERU
ss spreading rate is faster (Pardo-Casas and Molnar, 1987)
SIPES Luncheon Meeting continued on page 47
Figure 1. Correlation diagram of major tectonic events on the Nazca Plate and Andes Mountains of Peru (Redrawn from Zúñiga y Rivero et al, 2010).Subduction along Peru-Chile Trench began 200 Ma (Shepherd and Moberly, 1981). Row width for rate of plate convergence widens where rate islarger (See Pardo-Casas and Molnar, 1987). Red stripe connects individual phases of Incaic and Quechua orogenies as per Benavides Cáceres (1999).
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the extensional/pull-apart basin province, the intermontane basin province, and the foreland basin province. Each is characterized by their
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The basin styles of Peru define four regional plays
• The extensional/wrench system play (Talara, Tumbes, and other basins in the extensional/pull-apart fairway)
• An incised valley/shelf edge delta/canyon/fan play (outer continental shelf of Peru)
• An inboard foreland basin play (Camisea, Candamo analogs) associated with a tectonically-driven water drive
• An outer foreland basin play associated with a gravity-driven water drive with hydrocarbons trapped by rollover anticlines and faults
and three opportunities for future exploration and production.
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review of an earlier version of this manuscript. Kelly Zuniaga-Lopez is thanked for providing outstanding geotechnical support and drafting.
Drafting was also completed by Enrique Bravo. Argelia Rozas and Angelica Rozas are thanked for their excellent clerical support.�
Biographical SketchGEORGE DEVRIES KLEIN is President and Chief Geologist of SED-STRAT Geoscience Consultants, Inc. His areas of expertise include play
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September 2011 Houston Geological Society Bulletin 47
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carbonates, basin analysis, and regional geology. Areas with which he has working experience include: the Gulf
Coast, Gulf of Mexico, East Texas, Maverick, Permian, Midland, Illinois, San Joaquin, Appalachian, Arkoma,
Powder River, Maracaibo, Macuspana, Eastern Venezuela, Marib, Orange River, Senegal, Lower Congo, Al Mado,
Nogal, Darror, Eastern Carpathian, Veracruz, and 21 basins in Peru. He has published 300 refereed articles,
books, and abstracts on these topics, including the book Sandstone Depositional Models for Exploration for Fossil
Fuels and a widely-used wall chart Vertical Sequences and Log Shapes of Major Sandstone Reservoir Systems.
Klein has received honors and awards, including the Outstanding Paper Award in the Journal of Sedimentary
Petrology (SEPM; 1972) and the Laurence L. Sloss Award of the Geological Society of America. He is a past
SIPES Distinguished Lecturer.
Klein earned degrees in geology from Kansas (M.A.) and Yale (Ph.D.). He worked as a Research Geologist for Sinclair Research and then
taught at the universities of Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania. He joined the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign in 1970 and worked
there until 1993. After serving as Executive Director of the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium, and Director of the New Jersey Sea
Grant College Program, he opened a geological consulting practice in Houston in May, 1996. He is a licensed Texas Registered Geologist
(#440) and is a member of AAPG, HGS, SIPES, GCSSEPM, and GSA.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Houston Petroleum Club in the Discovery Room, 800 Bell St. (downtown Houston). Social 11:15 AM, Luncheon 11:45 AM
Reservations Required:Make reservations by telephone (713-651-1639), fax (713-951-9659), website (www.sipes-houston.org), or e-mailbkspee@aol.com to B. K. Starbuck-Buongiorno by 12:00 noon on Tuesday preceding the meeting. You can now sign up for the meetingonline at www.sipes-houston.org, but payment is still required by regular mail or at the door.
Cost: $30 for SIPES Members and Chapter Affiliates who register by 12:00 Noon Tuesday; $35 for new registrations at the door. The pricefor guests, non-members and walk-ins is $35. No-shows will be billed.
CAMISEA FIELD, MADRE DE DIOS BASIN, 3-D SEISMIC DISPLAY AND CROSS-SECTION
and Zúñiga y Rivero et al, 2010)
AND CROSS-SECTION
(Redrawn from Luquez and Disalvo, 2004, and Zúñiga y Rivero et al, 2010)
Figure 2. Camisea Field, Madres De Dios Basin, Peru. 3-D seismic display and Cashiriari Field.
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September 2011 Houston Geological Society Bulletin 51
One-hundred and thirty-nine shooters showed up on June
18th to take part in the HGS 28th Annual Skeet Shoot at the
Greater Houston Gun Club in Missouri City. Gun club Manager
Kevin Dougherty and his staff had the fields and grounds in top
shape and made sure the registration and scoring went off without
a hitch. The weather was hot and dry, with not even a hint of a
chance of rain. The targets were perfect, the BBQ was excellent, the
beer was cold, and nobody got shot — can’t ask for much more
than that!
This year’s winners of beautiful trophy belt buckles were:
Ladies Class Runner-up: Helen Sellers (shooting 39 out of 50)
Ladies Class Champ: Denise Campbell (42 out of 50)
Class “C” Runner-up: David Tocco (21)
Class “C” Champ: Dante Stefani (21)
Class “B” Runner-up: Jack Bayless (30)
Class “B” Champ: Shawn Rice (30)
Class “A” Runner-up: Amy Vanderhill (36)
Class “A” Champ: Merrick Mainster (37)
Class “AA” Runner-up: Bob Eyeington (46)
Class “AA” Champ: Gary Martens (46)
The High Over All (HOA) Champion was Greg Moredock with a
49, and the runner-up was Lee Shelton with a 48.
Two-man Flurry Winners were John Walker and Tom McCarroll.
We also raffled off 25 gift cards from Academy Sporting Goods
ranging in value from $100 to $500.
We had terrific sponsorship this year: Halliburton’s BBQ Team
once again provided a delicious BBQ lunch in spite of the blistering
heat; Drake Directional Drilling and Fairfield Nodal sponsored
the Two-Man Flurry; ATP Oil and Gas, Core Lab, and INEXS
sponsored the caps. Beverage sponsors were Cross Creek Energy,
LLC, Geokinetics, and Merrick Mainster of FaultSeal, Ltd. Once
the guns were in the racks, Merrick personally selected and
delivered the beer keg which was greatly appreciated on a hot
afternoon. CLF Resources, Headwave, Sanchez
Oil & Gas, and Alan Warwick of Century
Exploration sponsored the ammunition.
PGS, ION Geophysical, Baker Hughes
Pressure Pumping from Alice, Texas, and
Schlumberger, TGS, and Seismic Exchange
sponsored skeet fields. The Vanderhill family,
Ken Burch of Gray, Burch and Haddad, and
Barry Rava of Icarus Oil & Gas were also
sponsors.
Thanks again to all the participants for making
this year’s shoot a safe and fun event, and to
our sponsors for supporting the HGS Skeet
Shoot! �
28th Annual Skeet Shoot by Tom McCarroll
28thAnnual Skeet Shoot
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• Annual Art, Essay, and Photography ContestEntries accepted in September – Please tell your schools!
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HGS Field Trip to the Grand Canyon, 2012by Steve Earle, President of HGS,Grand Canyon field trip leader
The Houston Geological Society is pleased to once again offer
its popular Grand Canyon Field Trip. This “Journey Through
Time” will start in Las Vegas on July 8, 2012, and finish there on July
16. We will have the chance to become immersed in the stratigraphy
of the Four Corners area from the Triassic back into the
Precambrian. We will also see and discuss more recent events that
have shaped the canyon and continue to do so. This trip involves
seven nights of camping along the Colorado River and physical
activity that ranges from white water rafting to hikes up to 6 miles,
steep slopes, and occasional scrambling. Participants should be in
reasonably good physical condition to fully enjoy the trip.
Highlights of the 2010 TripThe last time this trip was offered was in June of 2010, when it was
enjoyed by twelve HGS members, their guests, and four families who
joined us. After gathering our possessions at McCarran Airport in
Las Vegas, we boarded our vehicles and drove to Zion National Park
to look at the impressive Navajo Sandstone outcrops there before
continuing on to Marble Canyon and our motel. In the morning
we were picked up by our outfitter, Hatch River Expeditions, and
taken to Lee’s Ferry, where we finished loading our two motorized
rafts that would be our main transportation for the next seven days
down the river. The Vermilion Cliffs formed a beautiful backdrop
here for our launch and we were quickly whisked into the canyon.
The canyon here consists of Permian
limestones, sands, and shales as we
drift down-section with a few stops
along the way to view fossil lizard
tracks in the Coconino Sandstone
and exfoliation jointing in sandstones
of the Supai Group.
Day two of our river trip finds us in
the Mississippian Redwall Limestone
as we raft down Marble Canyon.
Sights include Vasey’s Paradise, Nautiloid Canyon, and a
steep climb to visit an Anasazi Indian granary. Our
pleasant ride down-river is punctuated by the rapids
encountered at every side creek. Each evening our river
guides fixed us a fine feast. Nature, however, provided the
ambiance.
Our third day is perhaps my favorite of this trip, as we
descend into the classic transgressive Cambrian sequence
and arrive at the Little Colorado River. Here we have a
chance to play in the water and run a few “rapids” on our
own. The water here is the most incredible sky blue color
because of the significant amount of calcium carbonate
dissolved in the water. Continuing on, we enter into a
significant section of Precambrian sediments known as
the Unkar and Chuar groups. On the 2010 trip we had time to walk
up Carbon Creek to observe these ancient rocks and the Butte Fault
before returning down Lava Creek. This was our longest hike of
the trip.
The next day our rafts enter the Inner Gorge. The canyon narrows
as the steep walls, formed by Precambrian schist and granite, close
around us. Almost every side-creek now causes a major rapid and
we thrill in this exciting white water. A short walk up Clear Creek
to a wonderful waterfall is very welcome and then we float down
to Phantom Ranch and a little taste of civilization in the bottom
of the canyon. Our evening is spent farther down river.
Day five starts with more big rapids before we exit the Inner Gorge.
A stop at Elves Chasm is a must. This gem of a side canyon requires
a little scrambling, but we thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful pool
here. This day also includes a stop at Blacktail Canyon, where we
put our hands on the Great Unconformity, representing over one
billion years of time missing from the rock record.
HGS Field Trip to the Grand Canyon, 2012
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The next day offers two wonderful hikes, the first being up Deer
Creek. There is some fascinating geology to see and the scenery is
exceptional as well. The second is up Matkatamiba Canyon and
provides an opportunity to do our most interesting scrambling yet.
We performed an impressive flash flood experiment here.
Our final day in the rafts includes a short walk to play in Havasu
Creek and then down to Lava Falls Rapids, perhaps the most
exhilarating rapids of the trip. The lava seen in this part of the
canyon is part of a series of basalt flows that dammed the ancient
Colorado River as many as 13 times, starting about one million
years ago and continuing to about 100,000 years ago. Our final
night on the river is bittersweet and the next morning we say
goodbye to our river guides and board helicopters that take us to
the Bar 10 Ranch and real showers. From here we fly back to Las
Vegas and the conclusion of this fine trip.
The 2012 TripPlease join us next year and consider bringing your family
members. There is a wealth of geology to see and discuss. We will
try to keep the main discussion at a level that can be appreciated
by the layman, but there is also time to delve deeper into the
geology and other aspects of this fascinating area. We will also
discuss its natural and human history. The scenery is of course
phenomenal and different from the experience of looking down at
it from the rim. The white water is as thrilling as you care to make
it, depending on where you sit on the raft. Our rafts are big and
very stable in the water and the river guides are quite experienced
in navigating these rapids. They also are helpful during the hikes
and are great cooks. This trip offers something for anyone who
enjoys the outdoors, and it is particularly great for high school or
college students who have an interest in the sciences.
Your trip leader has had plenty of experience in the Grand Canyon.
I graduated from the University of Arizona with a B.S. in
Geoscience in 1974. During my time there, I had the opportunity
to hike many areas in the Grand Canyon, getting to know it
intimately. This will be my third raft trip down the river. This field
trip was originally put together by Dave Lazor who ran it for many
years before retiring and turning it over to me. You may contact
me with questions at steve.hgs@gmail.com or at 281-435-5020.
Cost of this trip is $3,100, which includes all transportation from
Las Vegas to the canyon and back, one night in a motel, food and
drink while on the river, and a sleeping kit for camping. Not
included are airfare to Las Vegas, your first dinner on our travel
day, any special libations you feel you need, and optional tips for
the river guides. A $300 deposit is all that is required at this time to
hold your spot, with the balance due by January 10, 2012. You can
register on the HGS website. The rafts hold a maximum of 28
participants and registration for the trip commonly fills fairly
quickly so you are encouraged to sign up early to avoid
disappointment. Don’t miss this chance to experience the
magnificence and grandeur of the Grand Canyon up close. �
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Bills of Interest Passed by the 82nd Texas State Legislative SessionThe regular legislative session has ended and below is the final list
of bills that have passed this legislative session and may be of
interest to geologists. These have all been signed by the Governor:
HB-444, by Creighton. Relating to notification of applications for
permits for certain injection wells, effective immediately. “If an
application is received in proper form for a permit for an injection
well to dispose of industrial and municipal waste and the proposed
location of the injection well is in the territory of a groundwater
conservation district, the executive director shall submit a copy of
the application to the governing body of the groundwater
conservation district. The groundwater conservation district may
make recommendations to the commission concerning any aspect
of the application...”. For more information go to: http://www.capitol.
state.tx.us/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=82R&Bill=HB444
HB-2067, by Callegari. Relating to the regulation of the practice
of engineering by individuals engaged in the evaluation of oil and
gas resources, effective immediately. Allows out-of-state engineers
to determine oil and gas reserves in Texas. For more information
go to: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/history.aspx?Leg
Sess=82R&Bill=HB2067
HB-2694, by Smith. A summary of the geological interests within
this bill, which relates to the TCEQ Sunsetting Legislation for this
session is as follows:
• Continues the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for
12 years to 2023.
• Requires that TCEQ Commissioners resign their position if
contributions are accepted for a campaign for an elected office.
• Provides for a process to develop Petroleum Storage Tanks (PST)
remediation contracts to allow contractors currently cleaning up
sites that have been eligible for reimbursement to continue their
work for the TCEQ PST State Lead Program.
• Transfers, on September 1, 2011 the authority for making
groundwater protection recommendations regarding oil and gas
activities from TCEQ to the Railroad Commission (RRC).
• Authorizes RRC, not TCEQ to issue letters of determination associated
with geologic storage of anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO2).
• Requires changes to the current Compliance History program
requirements.
• Expands the use of the PST remediation fee to remove underground
or aboveground storage tanks if certain criteria are met.
• Reauthorizes the PST remediation fee at the current level with no
expiration date.
• Requires water right holders to provide monthly water use reports
to commission upon request during times of drought or
emergency shortages of water or to respond to a complaint.
• Authorizes that in a “period of drought or other emergency
shortage of water” the executive director may temporarily
suspend a water right and adjust the diversion of water between
water right holders based on 11.024 & 11.027, TWC.
• Abolishes Texas On-site Wastewater Treatment Research
Council (TOWTRC) and transfers duties to TCEQ on
September 1, 2011.
Effective 9/1/2011. For more information go to: http://www.capitol.
state.tx.us/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=82R&Bill=HB2694
HB-3328, by Keffer. Relating to the disclosure of the composition
of hydraulic fracturing fluids used in hydraulic fracturing
treatments. Effective 9/1/2011. For more information go to:
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=82
R&Bill=HB3328
SB-332, by Fraser, Davis & Duncan. Relating to the ownership of
groundwater below the surface of land, the right to produce that
groundwater, and the management of groundwater in this state.
Effective 9/1/2011. For more information go to: http://www.capitol.
state.tx.us/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=82R&Bill=SB332
SB-430, by Watson. Adds a requirement to notify the governing
groundwater conservation district to the list of required
notifications of contaminated groundwater. Effective 9/1/2011. For
more information go to: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/
history.aspx?LegSess=82R&Bill=SB430
SB-652, by Hegar. Relating to governmental entities subject to the
sunset review process. Extends the Sunset Review for the Texas
Board of Professional Geoscientests to 2019. Effective immediately.
For more information go to: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/Bill
Lookup/history.aspx?LegSess=82R&Bill=SB652
SB-691, by Estes. Relating to the exemption from permitting by
groundwater conservation districts for certain water wells used for
domestic, livestock, and poultry watering purposes. Effective
9/1/2011. For more information go to: http://www.capitol.state.
tx.us/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=82R&Bill=SB691
Government Updateby Henry M. Wise, P.G. and Arlin Howles, P.G.
If you’d like the most up-to-date information on Texas rules, regulations, and
governmental meetings, we direct you to the HGS website to review The Wise Report.
This report, which comes out as needed, but not more often than once a week, offers
the most up-to-date information that may be of interest to Texas geologists.
Government Update
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SB-692, by Estes. Relating to exemptions from groundwater
conservation district permit requirements. Effective immediately.
For more information go to: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/Bill
Lookup/history.aspx?LegSess=82R&Bill=SB692
SB-737, by Hegar. Relating to the management of groundwater
production by groundwater conservation districts. Effective
9/1/2011. For more information go to: http://www.capitol.state.
tx.us/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=82R&Bill=SB737
SB-1295, by Hegar. Relating to the mining and reclamation of
certain land previously affected by surface coal mining operations.
Effective immediately. For more information go to: http://www.capitol.
state.tx.us/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=82R&Bill=SB1295
SB-1303, by West. Relating to nonsubstantive additions to and
corrections in enacted codes, to the nonsubstantive codification or
disposition of various laws omitted from enacted codes, and to
conforming codifications enacted by the 81st Legislature to other
Acts of that legislature. Effective 9/1/2011. For more information
go to: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/history.aspx?Leg
Sess=82R&Bill=SB1303
SB-1478, by Hegar. Relating to permit review timelines of the
surface mining and reclamation division of the Railroad
Commission of Texas. Effective immediately. For more information
go to: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/history.aspx?Leg
Sess=82R&Bill=SB1478
Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists BudgetPassedAfter a threat by the Governor’s office to either defund or combine
the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists (TBPG) a number of
Texas and national geological societies, including the HGS, AAPG,
and AEG, formed a task force to counteract this threat to the TBPG.
It proved to be a difficult challenge, partially because the situation
was changing rapidly, especially during the first month of the
Legislative Session. The net result, however, is that the TBPG will
remain intact and fully funded for another two years. However, the
legislature has proposed that a study be conducted to look into the
possibility of combining a number of Texas Boards, including the
TBPG. The task force will continue to monitor the situation and
provide input to this study to assure that, whatever transpires, the
interests of Texas Professional Geoscientists are maintained.
AGI Government Affairs Monthly Review (April 2011)Rare Earth Bills Introduced in March and April
Four different rare earth bills were introduced in late March and
April, while a draft of a fifth bill was made available for public
comment. Representative Hank Johnson’s (D-GA) Resource
Assessment of Rare Earths (RARE) Act of 2011 (H.R. 1314) would
direct the Secretary of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological
Survey (USGS), to submit a comprehensive report on global rare
earth element resources and potential future global supplies of such
resources. The report would have to include recommendations on
areas needing geological research related to rare earth elements and
other critical materials. Johnson’s bill has been cosponsored by
Representatives Ed Markey (D-MA), John Garamendi (D-CA),
Daniel Lipinski (D-IL), and others.
Sponsored by Mike Coffman and other western and mid-western
Republicans, the Rare Earths Supply-Chain Technology and
Resources Transformation (RESTART) Act of 2011 (H.R. 1388)
would create a task force of representatives from government
agencies to find ways of accelerating the completion of projects to
increase investment in, exploration for, and development of rare
earth elements. Whereas Johnson’s RARE Act would require the
USGS to only report on global resources and recommend future
research opportunities, the RESTART Act would establish a
research and development rare earths materials program at the
USGS to explore, discover, and recover rare earth materials;
improve methods of extraction; identify and test substitute
materials; and to collect, catalog, and disseminate information on
rare earths. Furthermore, it is the only bill introduced in April that
would require a federal stockpile of specific materials and alloys.
Representative Brad Miller’s (D-NC) Energy Critical Elements
Renewal Act of 2011 (H.R. 952) has been referred to the
Subcommittee on Energy and Environment of the, House Science,
Space and Technology Committee, where Miller is Ranking
Member. It is similar to Representative Leonard Boswell’s (D-IA)
legislation, the Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act
of 2011 (H.R. 618). The two bills would each establish a program
at the Department of Energy to fund research and development of
rare earths. Miller’s bill would include other “energy critical
elements” that are not rare earths, such as cobalt, lithium, gallium,
and indium. Both bills would provide for temporary loan
guarantees under the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
Uranium Mining Bill Introduced
Representatives Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) and Martin Heinrich (D-
NM) introduced the Uranium Resources Stewardship Act (H.R.
1452) to manage uranium mining on federal lands through a
competitive leasing program and to impose a 12.5 percent royalty
on uranium. Under current law, the General Mining Act of 1872,
companies do not pay royalties for minerals taken from public
lands. Advocates for the bill say companies are not paying for
cleanup and reclamation costs. Mining companies are opposed to
any new measure that requires added fees. Senator Jeff Bingaman
(D-NM) introduced similar legislation in 2009, but the bill did not
advance in the Senate.
House Committee Launches Yucca Mountain Investigation
The Environment and the
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Economy Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce
Committee sent a letter to Secretary Steven Chu of the Department
of Energy and a letter to Chairman Gregory Jaczko of the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission (NRC) about an investigation of the
reasons for terminating the Yucca Mountain high-level nuclear
waste repository. The letters seek information that led to the
decision to withdraw the licensing application that was pending
before the NRC. The letters, signed by Chairman Fred Upton of the
full committee and Chairman John Shimkus of the subcommittee,
informed the two federal officials that their actions are being
evaluated with respect to their responsibilities and obligations under
the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982
Tennessee House Passes Anti-Evolution Bill; Louisiana’s Revisited On April 7, 2011, the Tennessee House of Representatives passed
the “anti-evolution” bill HB 368 on a party-line vote. The bill would
require education authorities to “assist teachers to find effective
ways to present the science curriculum as it addresses scientific
controversies” and allow teachers to “help students understand,
analyze, critique, and review in an objective manner the scientific
strengths and scientific weaknesses of existing scientific theories
covered in the course being taught.” The bill specifically identifies
scientific topics of “biological evolution, the chemical origins of
life, global warming, and human cloning.” Tennessee State Senator
Bo Watson, who had crafted a companion bill to HB 368, has
officially tabled his legislation. Concern from local scientists
convinced Watson to defer the bill.
Interestingly, Louisiana’s similar law which was passed in 2008 is
coming under fire at the same time Tennessee is trying to pass
theirs. Baton Rouge high school senior Zack Kopplin has
spearheaded an effort to support SB 70, legislation to repeal the
2008 Louisiana Science Education Act. Similar to Tennessee’s
proposed HB 368, Louisiana’s current law permits teachers to single
out certain scientific theories, including evolution and global
warming, as controversial, and to teach alternate theories. A
collection of scientists, including 42 Nobel laureates have signed
on to Kopplin’s efforts.
AGI Government Affairs Monthly Review (May 2011)More Critical Minerals Bills Introduced
After soliciting public comments last month, Senator Lisa
Murkowski (R-AK) introduced Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2011
(S. 1113) to facilitate the reestablishment of a critical minerals
industry, workforce, and research and development capabilities in
the United States. The critical minerals include the rare earth
elements, yttrium, scandium, cobalt, helium, phosphate, potash,
lead, and thorium. The bill has bipartisan support from 16 senate
co-sponsors; however, it has not been embraced by the Energy and
Natural Resources Committee Chairman, Jeff Bingaman (D-NM).
He is concerned with some of the bill’s mining provisions that
expedite permitting for extraction and exploration.
Doug Lamborn (R-CO), chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy
and Minerals in the Committee on Natural Resources has
introduced a bill (H.R. 2011) to assess the nation’s capability to
meet current and future demands for critical minerals. “The
National Strategic and Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2011” directs
the Secretary of the Interior (the Secretary) to prepare a report
assessing the non-fossil-fuel mineral potential of land under the
jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management and the National
Forest Service. The report would detail the required permitting
steps and identify measures to streamline the processing of the
applications. One provision would require the Secretary to assess
the number of federal employees with educational degrees or
experience in geology, geochemistry, mining, industrial minerals,
metallurgy, metallurgical engineering, and mining engineering and
compare the existing federal salaries with those offered in the
mining industry. The bill is cosponsored by Doc Hastings (R-WA),
chairman of the full committee.
Senator Tester Proposes Mine Reclamation Measure
Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) has reintroduced legislation to amend
the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30
U.S.C. 1235(l)). His bill, S.1003, would limit the liability of a state
performing reclamation work under an approved state abandoned
mine reclamation plan. This is a replica of a bill (S.3252) that Tester
introduced in the last Congress.
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Arizona Legislators Sponsor Copper Mine Bill
Representative Paul Gosar (R-AZ) has introduced the Southeast
Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011 (H.R. 1904)
to facilitate the construction of a large copper mine in Pinal
County, Arizona. The bill would aid the transfer of roughly 2,400
acres of federal land on which lies a large undeveloped copper
deposit to Resolution Copper Company in exchange for 5,300 acres
of company property. Officials from Resolution Copper and
supporters of the bill say the company land has a high conservation
value and would provide thousands of acres of riparian area to
public land. A compromise version of this bill passed the Senate
Energy and Natural Resources Committee in the 111th Congress
and has had bipartisan support in the past. The new bill has been
cosponsored by only the Arizona Republicans in the House
however, and will likely face opposition from Representative Raul
Grijalva (D-AZ) who sits on the House Natural Resources
committee with Gosar and is a staunch conservationist.
Carbon Capture and Sequestration Bills Introduced and
Marked Up
Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Michael Enzi (R-WY), and Jeff
Bingaman (D-NM) have introduced legislation to award cash
prizes to researchers who develop and implement technologies to
capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. A similar version of
the bill (S. 757) was previously introduced last Congress, but never
made it passed the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Bingaman and Barrasso have also teamed up on a related piece of
legislation (S. 699) which would establish a program within the
Department of Energy to institute ten commercial-scale carbon
capture and sequestration projects. On May 26, 2011 both bills
were amended and passed in committee.
Bill to Analyze Impacts of EPA Regulations Offered
Representatives John Sullivan (R-OK) and Jim Matheson (D-UT)
introduced the Transparency in Regulation Analysis of Impacts on
the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011 (H.R. 1705) in May. The TRAIN
Act would form a committee to analyze the economic impacts of
covered rules and actions undertaken by the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) on energy and manufacturing in the
United States. Specific rules regulated by the EPA to be considered
by the committee include hazardous air pollutants emissions
standards, air quality standards, and waste management rules. The
committee would also analyze the impacts of any actions undertaken
by the EPA under the Clean Air Act (42 USC 7411) to combat climate
change as a result of the 2009 endangerment finding. The bill has
been referred to the Energy and Commerce Committee.
Senator Burr Proposes Department of Energy and Environment
Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) introduced legislation this May that
would create the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
by effectively combining the Department of Energy (DOE) with the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Consolidation of
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency Act
of 2011 (S. 892) is being touted as a shrewd way of providing savings
and streamlining a coordinated approach to the administration of
energy and environmental policies. As part of the transition, there
would be a reduction of funding for oil and gas research and
development (R&D), energy technology development (including
the Advanced Research Program Agency – Energy), a repeal of ultra-
deepwater and unconventional on-shore natural gas R&D, and a
prohibition on refurbishing the Los Alamos Neutron Science
Center. Major EPA programs that would be reduced include
multiple water-related grants and pollution control programs while
local government climate change grants, diesel emissions reduction
grants, and target watershed infrastructure grants would all be
terminated. The bill has been referred to the Committee on
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Nuclear Waste Debate Continues in U.S. and Elsewhere Japan continues to struggle with its severely damaged Fukushima
Daiichi nuclear power plant after the March 11, 2011 Tohoku
earthquake and tsunami. Reactors 1, 2 and 3 where the fuel cores
have melted remain unstable though a full meltdown has not
occurred. Tokyo Electric Power Company hopes to have the
reactors under control by January 2012; however, outside experts
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are growing more uncertain about this time table. Smaller incidents
such as the removal of two workers with radiation exposure, an oil
leak near reactors 5 and 6 and an explosion near reactor 4 continue
to cause concern in Japan and abroad. The International Atomic
Energy Agency (IAEA) released a draft assessment on June 1, 2011
indicating that Japan had underestimated the tsunami danger and
had inadequate safety measures. IAEA maintains an update page
on Fukushima’s status.
After significant public protests and election defeats, the German
government led by Chancellor Angela Merkel announced that
Germany will phase out nuclear power plants in the country by
2022. Eight suspended reactors will not be restarted and the other
9 working reactors will be phased out over time. Germany gets
about 25 percent of its electricity from nuclear power. The fraction
will be replaced by a 10 percent reduction in consumption and a
35 percent increase in renewable energy resources. In the United
States, policymakers continue to debate nuclear energy and nuclear
waste, though the public has not expressed much sentiment.
In May, the Institute for Policy Studies released a report entitled
Spent Nuclear Fuel Pools in the U.S.: Reducing the Deadly Risks of
Storage that provoked lots of media attention and concern by its
title alone. The report notes that U.S. nuclear power plants have
generated about 65,000 metric tons of spent fuel and 75 percent of
this spent fuel is stored in pools. The authors recommend that spent
fuel older than 5 years be transferred to dry, hardened storage casks
that are safer than pools for longer term storage. This would cost
between $3.5 and $7 billion and take about 10 years. The funds
could be derived from a 0.4 cent per kilowatt-hour fee to nuclear
power consumers or taken from the $18.1 billion collected for waste
storage as part of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982. The idea of
transferring spent fuel from pools to dry storage is consistent with
recommendations from a 2005 National Academies report.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released two reports
on spent fuel scenarios if Yucca Mountain is terminated, one on
Commercial Nuclear Waste and one on DOE Nuclear Waste. The GAO
reports note that commercial nuclear power has generated 65,000
metric tons plus 2,000 metric tons per year in the future at current
rates. The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Navy are furthermore
responsible for 13,000 metric tons of spent fuel from research and
naval operations and much of this is in pools. DOE estimates
additional costs of $918 million (2010 constant dollars) to maintain
current storage facilities or add more storage from 2020-2040.
Since 1983, DOE has spent $15 billion ($9.5 billion from the waste
fund) on the evaluation and license application for the Yucca
Mountain geologic waste repository and Congress has
appropriated an additional $5 billion for Yucca Mountain activities.
There is about $25 billion (2010 constant dollars) in the waste fund
as of March 2011 while almost $1 billion has been paid out to
companies suing the government for delays in opening a
permanent geologic repository. The GAO report notes that the
termination of Yucca Mountain means longer term temporary
storage and there are no alternatives being considered.
Congress continues to grapple with nuclear waste storage in
hearings and legislation. Many oppose the termination of the Yucca
Mountain geologic waste repository and no legislation has been
introduced that would allow the termination of Yucca Mountain.
While DOE has proceeded with termination because the President
has ended funding for the project, it will require an act of Congress
to change the law. Instead several bills (Roadmap for America’s
Energy Future, H.R. 909, and the No More Excuses Energy Act of
2011, H.R. 1023) have been introduced that would force Yucca
Mountain to move forward.
The President’s Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear
Future released a draft report suggesting an independent federal
agency develop one or more new interim or permanent storage
facilities in communities that would accept these projects. The draft
report elicited stronger criticism from policymakers opposed to
terminating Yucca Mountain. For now, it appears that Congress
and the Administration will await the final report of the
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3 glacial period from 300,000 to 130,000 years ago
4 passage from Scotia Sea to Pacific Ocean
8 degree to which the Earth’s orbit around the sun varies from aperfect circle
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2 strait from Chukchi Sea to Pacific Ocean
5 rock debris deposited by glaciers
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7 study of water flow in the subsurface
10 outburst flooding from an ice dam break
11 trapped gas compounds buried in permafrost and seabeds
13 accumulation of partially decayed vegetation matter
14 long winding ridge of stratified sand and gravel deposited by asubglacial stream
15 term to describe Earth when the surface became entirelyfrozen
16 glacial period from 110,000 to 10,000 years ago
18 intrapermafrost ice-cored mound
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The 2010-2011 year for HPAC is
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is completing our Event Calendar and the
committees are finishing their yearly
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an exciting pace is our Book Club. Martha
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Kristian Hannah, for the November
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extraordinary year.
It is with a great deal of hope for our future that we see such
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Schlumberger Intern in the summer 2010, and is now a full-time
employee in Houston at WesternGeco with the GeoSolutions team.
She works on multi-client data from the Gulf of Mexico under the
guidance of her mentor, John Law. Sarah graduated from Stephen
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with a Bachelor of Science degree in geology with a minor in
Geospatial Science. Sarah had no lack of work experience: she
served as an administrative assistant in the SFASU Geology
Department and at Outdoor Pursuits as an Office Assistant, SFASU
Campus Recreation. At Outdoor Pursuits she helped in the
planning of outdoor trips, educating students on the outdoors, and
taught in the clinic series. She helped plan the annual Earth Day
festivities and taught the positive impacts of going green. Sarah
received numerous awards while at SFASU: Outstanding Student
in Geology (2010), Outstanding Field Camper (2009), and
Outstanding Student in Stratigraphy (2008). She was elected to
membership in Sigma Gamma Epsilon, the National Honor
Society of Earth Sciences, in 2009 and is a Life Member. She was a
member of the AAPG Student Chapter while at SFASU. and served
as chapter Treasurer, Vice President, and President. SFASU was
awarded Honorable Mention in 2010 and again in 2011 for
Outstanding Student Chapter of the year. She is currently a
member of the AAPG Student Expo Committee and has been since
2009. The Expo is held in Houston every fall and is an event to link
students to industry professionals. In 2009 she attended the AAPG
Student Chapter Leadership Summit in conjunction with AAPG
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Sarah belongs to AAPG and the HGS and is active in the NeoGeos.
She presented a paper in 2008 at the Texas Academy of Science
and the SFASU Undergraduate Research Conference (URC):
Paragenetic Sequence and Glacial Effects of the Ophiolite Complex
and Surrounding Area of Gros Morne National Park, Canada.
In 2010 Sarah presented a paper at the GSA North-Central and
South-Central Sections’ Joint Annual Meeting and the SFASU
URC: Geological GIS Mapping of the Northernmost Portion of
the Semail Ophiolite Complex, United Arab Emirates, Eastern
Arabian Plate. She started the research early in 2009 and during
spring break of that year traveled to the United Arab Emirates for
almost three weeks.
Sarah competed in the Imperial Barrel Award program in the
spring of 2010. This is an AAPG International competition that
allows students to work on industry data and then present to
professionals. She was one of two undergraduates worldwide; all
others were Masters and Ph.D. candidates.
Sarah Power was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland in 1988. She
lived in the small town of Goulds, Newfoundland, until she was 11
years old, and was active in sports such as basketball, figure skating,
and ice hockey. She spent summers near the UNESCO World
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fell in love with nature and geology. Sarah became interested in the
oil and gas industry because of her dad’s work on the huge
Hibernia Field Project in Newfoundland. A family day was held to
showcase the hard work that had been done and it left a lasting
impression on her at an early age. Sarah’s mother and father moved
to Humble, Texas, in 1999. Her dad is a mechanical engineer/
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assignment in Nigeria. Sarah has two brothers, both engineers
working in the petroleum industry.
Because her dad has worked all over the world, Sarah has had the
opportunity to travel extensively. Some of the places include:
United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Scotland (for Mission work),
Guatemala, Mexico, twenty-six U.S. states, Washington D.C, and
six Canadian provinces. Sarah is actively involved with a youth
outreach church that focuses on the next generation and provides
activities for the youth of the community. What an incredible
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HGS Bulletin 2010-2011 Technical Index2-D seismic..............................................................Sept. 49; Jan. 213-D seismic.........................Nov. 21; Dec. 35; April 53; May 32, 40δ13C ......................................................................................Nov. 29δ15N......................................................................................Nov. 29Abrams, Michael A.................................................................Jan. 25Africa.....................................................................................Sept. 29Agrio Formation ...................................................................Dec. 45Alaminos Canyon.................................................................Sept. 35Alaska ....................................................................................Sept. 43Albertin, Martin L................................................................Sept. 35Allostratigraphy.....................................................................Oct. 23Ameen, Mohammed S.........................................................April 45Analog ....................................................................................Oct. 17Anardarko..............................................................................May 31Anisotropy............................................................................April 53Antarctica .........................................................Nov. 29, 35; Dec. 47Aquifer ...................................................................................Oct. 18Archaeology ..........................................................................Mar. 27Archetypes...............................................................Sept. 35; Jan. 30Arctic.......................................................................................Jan. 21Argentina...............................................................................Dec. 45Arkoma Basin ........................................................................Feb. 21Arlington Archosaur............................................................April 21Armitage, Dominic A. ..........................................................Mar. 47Asymptotic analysis ..............................................................Dec. 47Atlanta Field ..........................................................................Dec. 27Atwater...................................................................................Oct. 11Australia.................................................................................May 39Autochthon...........................................................................Sept. 35AVO anomaly........................................................Sept. 47; April 27Bain, Richard C. ....................................................................May 40Banks Island ...........................................................................Jan. 21Barnard, Alex ........................................................................Nov. 29Barnett ...................................................................................May 25Barreirinhas Basin ................................................................Mar. 29Bashore, Bill...........................................................................May 25Beascochea Bay .....................................................................Nov. 35Beaufort Sea ...........................................................................Jan. 21Bentonite................................................................................Oct. 23Berman, Arthur E...................................................................Jan. 39Best practice ...........................................................................Jan. 25Bevis, Michael ........................................................................Feb. 43Bhattacharya, Janok P. ..........................................................Oct. 23Big Bend State Park...............................................................May 21Biot theory.............................................................................Dec. 47Bioturbation..........................................................................Dec. 47Bishop, Richard S..................................................................Mar. 32Black shale .............................................................................Oct. 21Blind energy map.................................................................Sept. 53Blowout .................................................................................Nov. 43Bludau, Charles E. ................................................................Mar. 27Borehole images.....................................................................Feb. 21Bossier .......................................................Oct. 27; Nov. 39; Feb. 27BP...........................................................................................Nov. 43Bradley, Christopher H. ......................................................April 27Bradore Formation ...............................................................Dec. 45Bransfield Basin ....................................................................Nov. 29
Brazil .......................................................................Dec. 27; Mar. 29Brittenham, Marvin D. .........................................................Oct. 27Cambrian .............................................................................April 49Campbell, Bruce ..................................................................April 53Canada ....................................................................Mar. 47; May 39Caputo, Dennis L...................................................................Feb. 29Carbonate platform..................................Nov. 39; Jan. 30; Mar. 25Carbonate reservoir .......................................................April 45, 49Caribbean Large Igneous Province .....................................Nov. 29Carrizo Block .........................................................................Feb. 15Case studies ..........................................................................Sept. 43Chabyshova, Elmira..............................................................Dec. 47Chalk .....................................................................................Mar. 25Channels................................................................................Nov. 23Chemostratigraphy..............................................................April 31Chile .......................................................................................Feb. 43Climate change ......................................................Nov. 29; Nov. 45CO
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Coal bed methane .................................................................Oct. 15Commerciality........................................................................Jan. 39Composition..........................................................................Oct. 21Concepción ............................................................................Feb. 43Continent-ocean boundary...................................................Jan. 21Costa Rica .............................................................................Nov. 29Covault, Jacob A. ..................................................................Mar. 47Cretaceous ...................................Oct. 23; Mar. 29; April 21, 27, 33Crustal structure ....................................................................Jan. 21DC-4500.................................................................................Oct. 18Deep water................. Sept. 35; Oct. 11; Nov. 43; Dec. 27; Jan. 17;
Feb. 21; April 27Depositional Environment....................Nov. 39; Mar. 21; April 51Devon .....................................................................................Feb. 27Devonian ...............................................................................Dec. 35Diachroneity ...........................................................Oct. 23; Nov. 29Diatomaceous mud ..............................................................Nov. 29Dinkelman, Menno G............................................................Jan. 21Dong, Chi ..............................................................................Oct. 18Dorobek, Steven .....................................................................Jan. 30Duncan, Peter M...................................................................June 54Dzata-1 well .........................................................................April 27Eagle Ford.......................................................................April 31, 53Earthquake .............................................................................Feb. 43Eastwood, Ray.......................................................................Nov. 39Economics.............................................................................Mar. 37Economides, Michael J. .........................................................Feb. 30Egypt ......................................................................................May 39Encana....................................................................................Oct. 27Environmental assessment....................................................Feb. 29Ethics.......................................................................................Jan. 29Eocene....................................................................................Dec. 27EOR .......................................................................................Nov. 23Eugene Island Block 10........................................................Sept. 47Explorers Cove ......................................................................Dec. 47Facies......................................................................................Dec. 45Farris, G. Steven ....................................................................May 39Florida...................................................................................Sept. 49Fluvial ....................................................................................Nov. 35
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Foldbelt .................................................................................Sept. 35Fore-arc .................................................................................Nov. 35Foreign policy ........................................................Mar. 37; Mar. 47Forensic investigation............................................................Feb. 29Fracture..................................................................April 45; June 57Frio Formation......................................................................May 40Frye, Donald W. ...................................................................Sept. 47Full azimuth ..........................................................................Dec. 35Future directions....................................................Dec. 23; Mar. 32Gangdese ...............................................................................Nov. 37Gas chimney.........................................................................April 27Gas shale.............................................Oct. 27; Feb. 27; April 31, 53Geochemical technique .......................................................Sept. 43Geochemistry ........................................................Nov. 29; April 31Geochronology.......................................................Nov. 37; Dec. 45Geococktail ...........................................................................Sept. 55Ghana ...................................................................................April 27Gilbert, Ed.............................................................................Mar. 29GIS .........................................................................................Mar. 27Gittens, Adrian......................................................................Dec. 45Glaciation..............................................................................Nov. 35Glacier ...................................................................................Mar. 47Global oil supply...................................................................Mar. 32Godzilla Megamullion..........................................................Dec. 49Goldsberry, Fred...................................................................Sept. 51Graham, Rod ........................................................................Sept. 35Gravity-flow...........................................................................Feb. 21Gregory, Phil .........................................................................Dec. 23Groundwater .........................................................................Oct. 18Growth fault ...........................................................Oct. 35; Nov. 25Gulf of Mexico............................Sept. 35; Oct. 11; Jan. 17; Feb. 21Half-graben...........................................................................Nov. 35Hall, Blaine R.........................................................................May 21Hammes, Ursula ...................................................................Nov. 39Hardin, Laurin ......................................................................Nov. 35Hart, William H. ..................................................................Sept. 35Hatch, Greg...........................................................................Sept. 49Hauterivian ...........................................................................Dec. 45Hayesville ..................................................Oct. 27; Nov. 39; Feb. 27Heavy oil..................................................................Dec. 27; Feb. 15Heterogeneity ........................................................Dec. 47; April 51Highway 290 ..........................................................................Oct. 35Hildred, G.............................................................................April 31Hockley Fault.........................................................................Oct. 35Holocene .........................................................................Nov. 29, 35Horizon rig............................................................................Nov. 43Horizontal drilling ...............................................................Sept. 55Houston..................................................................Sept. 45; Oct. 35Hubbert Curve......................................................................Mar. 32Hull A-102 well ......................................................................Feb. 27Iapetus ...................................................................................Dec. 45Impact craters ........................................................................Feb. 37Imrecke, Daniel.....................................................................Nov. 35Interior Seaway of North America.......................................Oct. 23International..........................................................................Oct. 15John Amoruso field...............................................................Oct. 27Jurassic.......................................................Oct. 27; Nov. 39; Feb. 27
Kelly, Wayne L.......................................................................Mar. 32Key challenges ......................................................................Sept. 31Kilsdonk, Bill ........................................................................Sept. 35Kimmeridgian.......................................................................Nov. 39Krueger, Ana .........................................................................Mar. 29Laboratory measurement.....................................................Dec. 23Lacustrine ..............................................................Nov. 35; April 27Lapout relationships .............................................................Oct. 23Laurentian .............................................................................Dec. 45Law, Carol..............................................................................May 31Levantine Basin.....................................................................Mar. 21Lienhard, John H. ................................................................Sept. 45Limestone ................................................................Dec. 45; Feb. 27Lithostratigraphy...................................................................Oct. 23Log..........................................................................................Oct. 21Loocke, Matthew...................................................................Dec. 49Louisiana ...............................................................................Nov. 39Lower Tuscaloosa Field ........................................................Nov. 21Lunar regolith ......................................................................April 43Macgregor, Duncan..............................................................Sept. 29Mackenzie Delta.....................................................................Jan. 21Macondo well........................................................................Nov. 43Magallanes Block...................................................................Feb. 15Magnetic susceptibility.........................................................Nov. 29Main, Derek J. ......................................................................April 21Marcellus ...............................................................................Dec. 35Marine ..................................................................................April 27Marlow, Lisa..........................................................................Mar. 21Martin, Phil ..........................................................................Sept. 55McAllen Ranch Field ............................................................May 40McCaffrey, Mark ..................................................................Sept. 43McLain, Bill ..........................................................................April 53McMaster, Glenn...................................................................Oct. 15Mead, Kimberly ....................................................................Dec. 47Mediterranean ......................................................................Mar. 21Methodology .........................................................................Oct. 21Mexico....................................................................................Feb. 15Microfabrics...........................................................................Oct. 21Microseismic .........................................................................June 54Miocene .....................................................Oct. 11; Nov. 35; Jan. 17Mississippi.............................................................................Nov. 21Moore, Michael G. ................................................................Oct. 11Moratorium ..........................................................................Nov. 45Mozambique .........................................................................May 31Mulligan, Jim ........................................................................Nov. 21Multi-stage frac ....................................................................Sept. 55Multi-variate statistics ..........................................................May 25Murphy, Mike .......................................................................Mar. 29NASA....................................................................................April 43Nash, Sean R. ........................................................................Mar. 27National energy policy .........................................................Nov. 45Natural gas .................................Nov. 45; Feb. 30; Mar. 47; May 40Neogene.................................................................................Nov. 35Neptune .................................................................................Oct. 11Neuquen Basin......................................................................Dec. 45Newfoundland ......................................................................Dec. 45Nunneley, Jeffrey E. ...............................................................Oct. 21
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Offshore.......................Sept. 49; Nov. 43; Dec. 27; Jan. 21; May 31Oklahoma ..............................................................................Feb. 21Onshore....................................................Feb. 15; April 45; May 31Ordovician.............................................................Dec. 45; April 49Organic geochemistry ..........................................................Dec. 45Organic-rich mudrock..........................................................Oct. 21Orogeny.....................................................Dec. 45; Feb. 43; May 21Pamir .....................................................................................Nov. 35Paleocurrent..........................................................................Nov. 37Paleoecology.........................................................................April 21Paleogeography .....................................................................Dec. 45Paradigm shift......................................................................April 45Pennsylvania..........................................................................Dec. 35Perdido..................................................................................Sept. 35Peridotite ................................................................Nov. 29; Dec. 49Permeability ..........................................................................Nov. 27Permo-Triassic .....................................................................April 45Petroleum system..................................................................Mar. 21Petrophysics ..........................................................................Nov. 39Phase reversal .......................................................................Sept. 47Pickens, T. Boone..................................................................Mar. 51Pilcher, Robin .......................................................................Sept. 35Play breakers.........................................................................Sept. 29Pliocene .................................................................................Nov. 35Porfiri, Gisela.........................................................................Dec. 45Precambrian ..........................................................................Dec. 45Pressure ..................................................Sept. 51; Nov. 23; April 55Production allocation ..........................................................Sept. 43Production logging ..............................................................Sept. 43Production..............................................Sept. 55; April 49; May 25Qiuwu Formation.................................................................Nov. 37Quantitative model...............................................................Nov. 25Rajmon, David.......................................................................Feb. 37Ratcliffe, K. ...........................................................................April 31Rebec, Tony ...........................................................................Dec. 35Regional geology ..................................................................Sept. 29Renewable energy .................................................................Mar. 51Reservoir characteristics .......................................Nov. 39; April 45Reservoir geometry ..............................................................Sept. 51Reservoir thickness ...............................................................Nov. 23Resource play...........................................Sept. 55; Jan. 39; April 31Reynolds, Dave.....................................................................April 21Rift .........................................................................................Dec. 49Rock physics ..........................................................................Dec. 23Roth, Murray.........................................................................May 25Rovuma Basin .......................................................................May 31Rowan, Mark ..........................................................................Jan. 17Salt .......................................................Nov. 39; Jan. 17, 35; Mar. 21Sampling ................................................................................Oct. 21Sanchez, Veronica .................................................................Nov. 37Santa Elena Ophiolite Complex ..........................................Nov. 29Santos Basin ..........................................................................Dec. 27Santuario Block .....................................................................Feb. 15Saribudak, Mustafa ...............................................................Oct. 35Saudi Arabia.........................................................................April 45Scale........................................................................................Oct. 21Scotian Slope.........................................................................Mar. 47
Scott, Tony.............................................................................Mar. 27Sedimentation rate ...............................................................Nov. 35Seep .........................................................................................Jan. 25Seismic attenuation ..............................................................Dec. 47Seismic imaging.....................................................................Oct. 11Seismoelectric........................................................................Oct. 18Sequence stratigraphy ..............................Oct. 23; Nov. 39; Feb. 27Schellhorn, Bob.....................................................................Nov. 21Schmidt, K............................................................................April 31Shale gas .......................Oct. 15; Nov. 39; Jan. 39; May 25; June 54Shaley gouge..........................................................................Nov. 27Sondergeld, Carl H. ..............................................................Dec. 23South Marsh Island..............................................................Sept. 47Spinel Cr# ...............................................................Nov. 29; Dec. 49Stabler, Colin..........................................................................Feb. 15Sternbach, Charles A. ..........................................................April 49Stone, Charles D. .................................................................April 43Stress regime .........................................................................June 55Strike-slip ..............................................................................Nov. 35Structure..Nov. 25; Nov. 39; Dec. 35; Jan. 17; Mar. 29; May 32, 40Structural framework ..........................................................Sept. 35Structure map.......................................................................Sept. 53Subsalt...................................................................................Sept. 35Suture zone ...........................................................................Nov. 37Syn-halokinetic growth strata ...............................................Jan. 30Taconian ................................................................................Dec. 45Tano Basin............................................................................April 27Tearpock, Daniel J. .................................................................Jan. 29Tectonic ....................................................Oct. 23; Nov. 37; Mar. 21Tertiary....................................................................Mar. 29; May 31Tethyan ..................................................................................Nov. 37Texas ..............................Nov. 39; Feb. 27; April 21, 31, 49; May 40Thermal history ....................................................................Mar. 21Tibet.......................................................................................Nov. 37Time-lapse 4D seismic .........................................................Nov. 23Tithonian...............................................................................Nov. 39Trap classification.................................................................Sept. 35Treadgold, Galen..................................................................April 53Turbidite ....................................Oct. 11; Dec. 27; Mar. 21; Mar. 47Ultra-deep.............................................................................Sept. 47Uncertainty ..............................................................Oct. 11; Feb. 21Unconformity ......................................................................April 51Unconventional.................................................Oct. 15, 27; May 25UPR/Cabot Etouffe ..............................................................Sept. 47Velocity Model ......................................................................May 40Vorce, Charles L. ....................................................................Feb. 27Walsh, John ...........................................................................Nov. 25Waqia Valley..........................................................................Nov. 35Waterways.............................................................................Sept. 45Wave mechanics ...................................................................Sept. 51Wilcox ...................................................................................Sept. 35Willis, Gar C. ........................................................................Sept. 47Wright, Shawn ......................................................................Nov. 29Xigaze Group ........................................................................Nov. 37Xu, Chunming .......................................................................Feb. 21Zircon ....................................................................................Dec. 45
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