3D Rendering of the Regional Stratigraphy of Paleogene-Quaternary Sediments in West-Central Alberta

Publication Type
Report
Published Date
Topic
Geological Framework, Surficial Geology
Publication ID
REP 93
Publication ID Extended
Report 93
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Publication Other
Abstract

A 3D geological model of Paleogene-Quaternary sediment units has been rendered for west-central Alberta, as part of a combined geological and hydrogeological study in the region. The study integrates previously conceptualized stratigraphic units in the Paleogene-Quaternary succession with new interpretations into a 3D model.

This report describes the methodology used to develop the 3D model, provides insight into the key characteristics and depositional history of the 5 selected stratigraphic units by which the Paleogene-Quaternary sediment thickness is classified and modelled, and shows the 3D distribution of the 5 regionally mappable (1:100 000 scale) stratigraphic units through a series of maps. Shallow subsurface data used to develop the model included multisource borehole and field data containing lithological descriptions, geospatial datasets in GIS format, and published gridded information.

Citation

Atkinson, L.A. and Hartman, G.M.D. (2017): 3D rendering of the regional stratigraphy of Paleogene−Quaternary sediments in west-central Alberta; Alberta Energy Regulator, AER/AGS Report 93, 44 p.

Place Keywords
alberta, canada, edson, fox creek, hinton, west-central alberta, whitecourt
Place Keywords NTS
83e, 83f, 83g, 83j, 83k, 83l
Theme Keywords
3d models, bedrock topography, boreholes, buried valleys, data, geology, glacial deposits, gravel, hydraulic conductivity, hydrostratigraphy, lithology, outcrop, paleogene, paskapoo formation, quaternary, sediment thickness, surficial geology