Anticipating facies-related coal mining problems in Hartshorne Formation, Arkoma Basin

Journal Article · Thu Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6786291

Houseknecht, D W; Iannacchione, A T

The close relationship observed between sedimentary faces and potential coal mining problems within the Hartshorne Formation of the Arkoma basin provides the basis for anticipating where mining problems may jeopardize safety and economical coal production in undeveloped parts of the basin. A thick linear distributory-channel sandstone is closely related to several potential mining problems. In contrast interdistributory bay shales, siltstone and sandstones, which are of relative homogeneity and lateral persistence, do not present potential facies related mining problems.

• OSTI ID: 6786291
• Journal Information: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States) Vol. 66:7; ISSN AAPGB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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