Latest Jurassic history of the Exmouth Sub-basin, North West Shelf: lowstand deposits of the basal Barrow Group

充砂峡谷可能是很好的石油储集层，然而，对这些主要深海特征的形成和沉积物充填的解释是有争议的。该项目试图通过将沉积学数据与地震解释和模拟相结合来阐明峡谷和相关的盆地底扇的起源，以对埃克斯茅斯次盆地在最近侏罗纪的历史产生新的见解。特别是，该项目为探索构造作用在峡谷形成中的作用提供了机会，其结果将引起国际关注。该项目开发的地质模型将增强我们对深海系统的了解。

Sand-filled canyons may be excellent petroleum reservoirs, however, interpretation of formation and sediment filling of these major deep marine features is controversial. This project seeks to elucidate the origin of canyons and associated basin floor fans by combining sedimentological data with seismic interpretation and modelling to generate new insights into the history of the Exmouth Sub-basin during the Latest Jurassic. In particular, this project provides an opportunity to explore the role of tectonism in canyon formation, the results of which will be of international interest. Geological models developed in this project will enhance our understanding of deep marine systems.