Deltaic coals of the ferron sandstone member of the Mancos shale: predictive model for cretaceous coals of the western interior

Conference · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1980 · Resour. Ser. - Colo. Geol. Surv.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5218294

Ryer, T A

Study of the Upper Cretaceous Ferron Sandstone Member of the Mancos Shale in the Emery coal field, central Utah, has led to development of a predictive model for deltaic coals in the Western Interior United States. The Ferron records the activity of a moderate- to high-constructional delta that repeatedly prograded in a northeasterly direction onto the western shelf of the Interior Cretaceous seaway during late Turonian time. Application of the predictive model could lead to highly efficient exploratory drilling programs.

• Research Organization: US Geol Surv, Denver, Colo
• OSTI ID: 5218294
• Report Number(s): CONF-8004217-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Resour. Ser. - Colo. Geol. Surv.; (United States) Journal Volume: 10
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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