Cyclothem Characterization for the Eastern Edge of the Cherokee Basin

Authors

Luke Rijfkogel, Fort Hays State UniversityFollow

Award Level

1st Place - Empirical Undergraduate

Classification

Empirical Undergraduate

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to interpret lithologic units using geophysical data obtained from 8 wells in the Cherokee Basin. Results show Gamma Ray (GR) values range from less than 20 to 300 degree API, Photo-electric (PE), values range from 1.5 to 5.5 b/e, and Bulk Density (RHOB) values range from 1.5 to 2.8 g/cc. 5 major facies were identified and recognized 27 lithology units, including 10 coal beds. The other facies include Sandstone, Shale and Limestone. The abundance of interbedded coal layers indicate cyclical deposition, alternating between high and low energy deposits.

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Hendratta Ali

Department/Program

Geosciences

Submission Type

in-person poster

DOI

10.58809/DMKN8413

Date

5-3-2017

Rights

Copyright the Author(s)

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Recommended Citation

Rijfkogel, Luke (2017) "Cyclothem Characterization for the Eastern Edge of the Cherokee Basin," SACAD: John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days: Vol. 2017, Article 10.
DOI: 10.58809/DMKN8413
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad/vol2017/iss2017/10