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Volume: 43 (1959)

Issue: 1. (January)

First Page: 260

Last Page: 260

Title: Geophysical Exploration in Northern Alaska: ABSTRACT

Author(s): John R. Woolson

Article Type: Meeting abstract

Abstract:

Nine seasons of geophysical work by United in Northern Alaska have resulted in considerable knowledge of how to work in this remote area. Geophysical operations in Northern Alaska are best conducted between February and late July. This is a result of weather and terrane conditions and the necessity of supporting isolated field camps. Gravity work in the area can be useful as an indication of pre-Cretaceous structure. Two examples of structure in the Cretaceous, Gubik (a known gas-producing area) and Kuparuk, a potential structure along Previous HitstrikeNext Hit with Gubik are illustrated. Some of the structural complexity of the foothills province is shown in the far west at Driftwood and the far east at Shaviovik.

A tentative reason for the extraneous waves resulting from Previous HitshootingTop in ground ice is discussed. These waves are in nearly every case non-repetitive.

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