Publication Name: Energy, Economics and Environment - Gippsland Basin Symposium (June 1992)
Authors: I. R. Duddy, P.F. Green
Date Published: June 1992
Number of Pages: 10
Abstract:
Apatite Fission Track Analysis (AFTA) is a thermal history reconstruction tool that enables determination of magnitude and timing of maximum paleotemperature and paleo-geothermal gradient at the time of maximum paleotemperatures. From this information, the amount of section missing at major unconformities can be estimated and incorporated into basin models. The Gippsland Basin has a number of distinct problems that can be tackled using AFTA.