THE BLIND RIVER URANIUM FIELD OF CANADA. 2

Journal Article · Sat Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1958 · Atomics and Nuclear Energy

OSTI ID:4309414

Roland, L D

<>12:006601In the Monument Valley of Arizona and Utah, uranium ore has been found in ancient channel deposits, primarily in the Shinarump member of the Chinle formation of Late Triassic age. The seismic velocity in the Shinarump member is substantially less than that in the Moenkopi formation of Early and Middle(?) Triassic age, which unconformably underlies the Shinarump. Therefore, the ancient channels can be located by using the refraction seismograph. Because the erosion surface of the Moenkopi in channel areas is curved, a delay-time method of analysis is used to determine the position in depth of the Shinarump and Moenkopi contact. The problem of velocity variations within the Shinarump can be largely overcome by careful interpretation supported by drill-hole and velocity control. (auth)

• Research Organization: Permutit Co., Ltd.
• NSA Number: NSA-12-006600
• OSTI ID: 4309414
• Journal Information: Atomics and Nuclear Energy, Journal Name: Atomics and Nuclear Energy Vol. Vol: 9
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

BLIND RIVER
DEPOSITS
MINERALOGY, METALLURGY, AND CERAMICS
URANIUM ORES