Reflection Seismic Coverage of Onshore and Nearshore Nova Scotia 1942-1987
Compiled by P. McMahon
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources
Mineral Resources Branch
Information Series ME 14, 1988
Table of Contents
Introduction
The purpose of this report is to provide a summary compilation of the reflection seismic projects which have been conducted both onshore and nearshore Nova Scotia. A vast amount of offshore data, therefore, has not been included. A number of refraction seismic projects, conducted for shallow depth geotechnical purposes, are not included. One refraction project was included due to its potential importance to the petroleum industry. The compilation is meant to serve as a quick reference to indicate where seismic work has been completed and to facilitate further research by interested parties.
Within the last few years much more emphasis has been placed on making use of existing seismic information. This has been due to an increased awareness of the value of such information and an increase in the availability of data. Access to data can be gained through the reports and files cited or directly through the companies involved.
Each project has been summarized and given a map index number based on the chronological order of the projects. The lines for each have been plotted with the appropriate project index number. Where the addition of lines would lead to confusion due to the density of information, area the boundaries are substituted. Three map sheets covering onshore and nearshore Nova Scotia are included with this report (Fig. 1).
The information in this report was obtained from various reports and files found at the Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Halifax. These are cited under the summary for each project. These files and reports, submitted to the Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, contain a range of information varying from a plan map of the area covered to detailed interpretive geophysical and geological reports. The researcher looking for more complete information is encouraged to contact the participating companies directly.
A majority (some 70%) of the seismic coverage was found to originate from petroleum exploration activities. Coal-related exploration accounted for 15% of the projects listed. The remaining projects were conducted for geotechnical purposes, potash exploration and general structural geological information.
Figure: (Not presently available)
Figure 1. Map of Nova Scotia showing the coverage of the three map sheets in the rear pocket.
Seismic Projects
Map Index Number 1
Area
Mabou, Inverness County
Date
August 27, 1942-October 31, 1942
Purpose of Project
Oil Exploration
Company
Cape Breton Petroleum Company
Contractor
Heiland Exploration Company
Type of Study
Seismic Reflection
Coverage
Approximately 25 km (15.5 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
No
References
- Goudge, M. G. 1942:
- Miscellaneous Memo re Petroleum Mabou Area, Inverness County, Nova Scotia; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 11K/03B 39-J-35 (00).
- Heiland Exploration Company Limited 1942:
- Seismograph Surveys Report, Mabou Area, Nova Scotia; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 11K/03B 39-J-35 (03).
- Lion Oil Refining Company 1944:
- Petroleum Report, Mabou Area, Nova Scotia; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 11K/03B 39-J-35 (04).
Notes
According to M. G. Goudge (1942) the results were generally poor due to difficulties with shot hole drilling, seismic reflection response and structural geologic complexities. The maximum depth of shot holes was 45 m (150 ft). Dynamite was used as a source to a maximum of 27.2 kg (60 lbs).
Map Index Number 2
Area
Southside of Antigonish Harbour, Antigonish County.
Date
May-July 1958
Purpose of Project
Petroleum Exploration
Company
Lura Corporation Limited
Contractor
Nova Scotia Research Foundation
Type of Study
High resolution reflection seismic, dynamite charges of 2.3-4.5 kg (5-10 lbs)
Coverage
11.3 km (7 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
Sections are included in the report listed below, which shows dip angles plotted on a graph of time (in seconds) versus surface location of shot points.
Reference
- Nova Scotia Research Foundation 1959:
- Geophysical Exploration, Antigonish County; Lura Corporation Limited; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 11F/12C 39-B-05(05).
Notes
In the above report, the reflections were described as fair to poor. Seventy-three short holes were drilled to an average depth of 8.8 m (29 ft). Three lines were shot (lines 6, 7 and 8).
Map Index Number 3
Area
Amherst and Wallace Harbour area, Cumberland County.
Dates
June 4, 1963-July 8, 1963
June 20, 1963-August 3, 1963 (included work done in Sydney area)
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Pacific Petroleums Limited
Contractor
Beaver Geophysical Services Limited
Type of Study
Reflection Seismograph
Coverage
Approximately 101 km (63 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
No
References
- Beaver Geophysical Services Limited 1963:
- Report on the Reflection Seismograph Survey for Pacific Petroleums Limited; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 11E/13A 39-E-33 (01).
- Beaver Geophysical Services Limited 1967:
- Report on a Seismic Survey for Pacific Petroleums Limited; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 11E/13A 39-E-33 (02).
- Rodak, L. 1980:
- Report on Seismic Profiles Recorded by Beaver Geophysical Services and Computed by Geodigit (1972) for Murphy Oil Company Limited; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 11K/01A 39-C-95 (01).
- White, R. D. 1972:
- The Cumberland Basin - a possible rift; Canadian Mining and Metallurgical Bulletin, v. 85, p. 267-272.
Notes
According to S. Oczkowski, Chief Geophysicist, Beaver Geophysical Services Limited, 1967, the work done in the Amherst area was of poor quality, therefore no interpretive mapping was attempted. The work completed in the Pugwash area was of better quality.
Map Index Number 4
Area
Sydney-Glace Bay, Cape Breton County
Date
July 8, 1963-July 20, 1963
July 12, 1965-August 9, 1965
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Pacific Petroleums Limited
Contractor
Beaver Geophysical Services Limited processed by Geodigit (1972)
Type of Study
Reflection seismograph, 100% coverage
Coverage
Approximately 52 km (32 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
Section prints for lines 1 to 10 are included in Rodak's Report for Murphy Oil Company Limited.
References
- Beaver Geophysical Services Limited 1963:
- Report on the Reflection Seismograph Survey for Pacific Petroleums Limited; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 11E/13A 39-E-33 (01).
- Beaver Geophysical Services Limited 1967:
- Report on a Seismic Survey for Pacific Petroleums Limited; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 11E/13A 39-E-33 (02).
- Rodak, L. 1980:
- Report on Seismic Profiles recorded by Beaver Geophysical Services and computed by Geodigit (1972) for Murphy Oil Company Limited; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 11K/01A 39-C-95 (01).
Notes
According to S. Oczkowski, Chief Geophysicist, Beaver Geophysical Services Limited, 1967, record quality was generally fair. Shot holes, averaging 18.3 m (60 ft), were used with 4.5 to 22.7 kg (10 to 50 lbs) of powder.
Map Index Number 5
Area
Minas Basin, Cumberland County
Date
July 1965-August 1966
Purpose of Project
Geotechnical studies re tidal power projects
Company
Atlantic Development Board (Tidal Power Corporation)
Contractor
Huntec Limited
Type of Study
Marine sparker source
Coverage
Approximately 161 km (100 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
Seismic profiles are included in the report below, obtained by Tricentrol Oils Limited from Atlantic Development Board.
Reference
- Far-Away Resources Limited 1983:
- Progress Report on the Exploration Evaluation of the Tricentrol Oils Limited Acreage in Minas Basin-St. Marys Graben, Nova Scotia, for Tricentrol Oils Limited; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 11E/05D 39-D-74 (06).
Notes
According to Far-Away Resources Limited; 1983, the data quality is good with poor reflectors to 0.2 second.
Map Index Number 6
Area
Roslin-Malagash, Cumberland County
Date
August 16, 1965-September 3, 1965
Purpose of Project
Potash exploration
Company
Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy
Contractor
Beaver Geophysical Services Limited
Type of Study
Reflection seismic, 15.2-18.3 m (50-60 ft) shot holes at 402.3-m (1,320 ft) intervals, dynamite source.
Coverage
32.1 km (20 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
Two sample sections are included in the report below.
Reference
- Nova Scotia Department of Mines 1967:
- Potash Exploration Project; Nova Scotia Department of Mines, Nova Scotia Research Foundation, Beaver Geophysical Services Limited and Saskatchewan Research Council; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Open File Report 049.
Notes
According to the above report, record quality was fairly good except in areas underlain by Mississippian strata. Beaver Geophysical classified the data as varying from poor to fair.
Map Index Number 7
Area
Cabot Strait
Date
1967, 1969-1971
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Texaco Exploration Canada Limited
Contractor
Delta Exploration Inc.
Type of Study
Marine Seismic
Coverage
2176 km (1,360 mi) Proprietary; 368 km (230 mi) Proprietary or Trade data; only lines within map boundary plotted.
Sections Available at NSDME
No
References
- Lyons, R. H. 1971:
- Marine Vibrioses Survey, Cabot Strait, Final Report Summer 1971 for Texaco Exploration Company by Delta Exploration Inc.; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Petroleum Resources Section files.
- Plant, M. G. 1974:
- Cabot Strait Geophysical Survey Conducted for Texaco Exploration Canada by Kenting Exploration Services and Compagnie Generale de Geophysique; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Petroleum Resources Section files.
Note
This summary includes four separate Delta Exploration Inc. projects.
Map Index Number 8
Area
Northumberland Strait
Date
July 29, 1967-August 31, 1967
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Hudson's Bay Oil and Gas Company Limited
Contractor
Delta Exploration Company Inc.
Type of Study
Marine Seismic
Coverage
2065 km (1,283 mi); only lines within map boundary plotted.
Sections Available at NSDME
No
Reference
- Reasor, J. L. 1967:
- Hudson's Bay Oil and Gas Company Limited Report on 1967 Geophysical Operation, Northumberland Strait; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Petroleum Resources Section files.
Notes
J. L. Reasor states that areas of "very poor" to poor" to "no data" constitute an estimated 25% of the total coverage. No meaningful events were recorded from the pre-Mississippian. Two areas of pronounced "poor" to "no data" occur (1) in the northeast where extensive salt tectonics muted the overlying data, and (2) in the southern area along the Nova Scotia mainland and including much of the Northumberland Strait where complex faulting, possible igneous intrusions and nearshore facies have caused poor seismic response.
Map Index Number 9
Area
Minas Basin
Date
1968
Purpose of Project
Geotechnical regarding tidal power proposal
Company
Atlantic Tidal Power Programming Board
Contractor
Dames and Moore
Type of Study
Marine seismic, sparker source
Coverage
Approximately 24 km (15 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
No
References
- Far-Away Resources Limited 1983:
- Progress Report of the Exploration Evaluation of the Tricentrol Oils Limited Acreage in the Minas Basin-St. Marys Graben, Nova Scotia, for Tricentrol Oils Limited; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 11E/05D 39-D-74 (06).
- Steward, J. and Ruffman, A. 1977:
- Report on Marine Seismic Surveys by Geomarine Associates Limited for Canadian Atlantic Power Group; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 11E/05D 39-D-74 (10).
Notes
According to the Far-Away Resources Limited report, the quality was good with poor to good reflections to 0.2 second.
Map Index Number 10
Area
Bay of Fundy
Date
September 4, 1968- September 24, 1968
September 8, 1969-September 25, 1969
March 25, 1972-April 3, 1972
November 27, 1973-November 28, 1973
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Mobil Oil Canada, Ltd.
Contractor
Mobil Oil Canada, Ltd., 1968, 1969 Geophysical Services Inc., 1972, 1973
Type of Study
Reflection seismic, air gun
Coverage
1968 - 613.8 km (381.5 mi)
1969 - 1437.6 km (893.5 mi)
1972 - 492 km (306 mi)
1973 - 167 km (104 mi)
Total - 2710.4 km (1,685 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
Yes
References
- Elekes, I. J. G. 1973:
- Bay of Fundy 1972 Reflection Seismic Survey by Mobil Oil Canada, Ltd.; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Petroleum Resources Section files.
- Griesbrecht, A. H. 1972:
- Mobil Oil Canada, Ltd., Geophysical Operations Report, Bay of Fundy; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Petroleum Resources Section files.
- Mobil Oil Canada, Ltd. 1970a:
- Geophysical Report 1968 Operational Season, Grand Banks, Banquereau Bank, Sable Island, South Sable, Georges Bank, Truxton and Bay of Fundy Areas, April; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Petroleum Resources Section files.
- Mobil Oil Canada, Ltd. 1970b:
- Geophysical Report 1969 Operational Season, Banquereau, Sable Island, Georges Bank, Truxton and Bay of Fundy Areas, April; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Petroleum Resources Section files.
Notes
Three consecutive projects were run which included the Bay of Fundy areas. The 1968 and 1969 surveys produced good to high quality data and the 1972 survey produced data which was generally fair to poor. The reliability of the picks from the 1972 survey decreased near the anticlinal crest due to high energy water bottom multiples and reverberations.
Map Index Number 11
Area
Offshore Cape St. Lawrence
Date
May 25, 1968-June 3, 1968
August 5, 1968-September 8, 1968
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Pan American Petroleum Corporation
Contractor
Geophysical Service Incorporated
Type of Study
Marine seismic
Coverage
>209 km (>130 mi); only lines within map boundary plotted
Sections Available at NSDME
No
Reference
- Birnie, D. E. 1969:
- Report of Geophysical Seismograph Reflection Survey Conducted by Western Geophysical Company of America and Geophysical Service Incorporated for Pan American Petroleum Corporation; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Petroleum Resources Section files.
Map Index Number 12
Area
Northumberland Strait-Cabot Strait
Date
1969, 1970
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Texaco Exploration Canada Limited Sun Oil Company
Contractor
Catalina Exploration and Development Limited
Type of Study
Marine seismic, air gun
Coverage
805 km (500 mi); only lines within map boundary plotted.
Sections Available at NSDME
No
References
- Manning, T. T. 1971:
- Seismic Survey in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Petroleum License No. 320; Submarine Area, Purchase of Delta Seismic Data; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Petroleum Resources Section files.
- Plant, M. G. 1974:
- Cabot Strait Geophysical Survey Conducted for Texaco Exploration Canada by Kenting Exploration Services and Compagnie Generale de Geophysique; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Petroleum Resources Section files.
Notes
Texaco has classed this data as "Participation or Trade Data."
Sun Oil acquired, to the west of Cape Breton, 231.7 km (144 mi) of line from these projects which, according to Manning, vary in quality from "fair to no data."
Map Index Number 13
Area
Sunnybrae, Pictou County, to Caledonia, Guysborough County
Date
1970-1971
Purpose of Project
Geophysical investigation of the St. Marys Grabento determine depth of Horton Group sediments.
Company
Nova Scotia Research Foundation
Contractor
Nova Scotia Research Foundation
Type of Study
Refraction seismic line with reflection seismic run on a portion of the line, explosive charges from 1 to > 6.8 kg (15 lbs).
Coverage
Refraction - approximately 21.3 km (13.3 mi)
Reflection - approximately 1.9 km (1.2 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
The reference below includes an interpretive trace section of corrected reflection events.
Reference
- Nova Scotia Research Foundation 1970:
- Seismic Surveys at Sunnybrae, Pictou County; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Open File Report 057.
Map Index Number 14
Area
Cabot Strait
Date
1971
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Texaco Exploration Canada Limited
Contractor
Geophysical Service Incorporated
Type of Study
Marine seismic, air gun
Coverage
805 km (500 mi); only lines within map boundary plotted
Sections Available at NSDME
No
Reference
- Plant, M. G. 1974:
- Cabot Strait Geophysical Survey Conducted for Texaco Exploration Canada by Kenting Exploration Services and Compagnie Generale de Geophysique; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Petroleum Resources Section files.
Notes
Texaco has classed this data as "Participation or Trade Data."
Map Index Number 15
Area
Gulf of St. Lawrence, Offshore northwest of northern Cape Breton Island
Date
1971
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Amoco
Contractor
Unknown
Type of Study
Reflection seismic
Coverage
Approximately 2000 km (1250 mi) of the project were included within this report's map area.
Sections Available at NSDME
No
References
- Lemmens, J. 1972:
- Geophysical Progress Report, Gulf of St. Lawrence, Nova Scotia Licenses Nos. 258 and 259; by Shell Canada Limited; prepared for Department of Mines, Government of Nova Scotia; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Petroleum Resources Section files.
- Woods, R. I. and Candy, G. J. 1974:
- Geophysical Progress Report, Eastern Division Exploration, Gulf of St. Lawrence, Provincial Licenses Nos. L-174, L-175, L-258 and L-259; by Shell Canada Limited; prepared for Department of Mines, Government of Nova Scotia; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Petroleum Resources Section files.
Notes
In the above report by Lemmens, line locations marked "Amoco" were plotted along with Shell's 1972 seismic program line locations on a 1:250 000 scale regional map. Amoco line locations were also plotted on line location maps enclosed with the 1974 report by Woods and Candy.
Map Index Number 16
Area
Offshore Bay St. Lawrence, Offshore Sydney
Date
July 13, 1971-July 21, 1971
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Murphy Oil Company Limited
Contractor
Geophysical Service Incorporated
Type of Study
Marine seismic reflection, air gun
Coverage
519.7 km (322.93 mi); 21 lines
Sections Available at Nsdme
No
Reference
- Geophysical Service Incorporated 1972:
- Operations Report, Offshore Cape Breton Island For Murphy Oil Company Limited; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report Offshore 39-W-23 (04).
Notes
Twelve of the 21 lines were run north of Bay St. Lawrence. The other nine were run northeast of Sydney.
Map Index Number 17
Area
Cumberland County, Colchester County, Pictou County
Date
May 11, 1972-July 11, 1972
August 30, 1972-September 19, 1972
September 25, 1972-October 3, 1972
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Anchutz (Canada) Exploration Limited
Contractor
Ray Geophysical Division, Mandrel Canada Limited
Type of Study
Vibroseis
Coverage
482 km (299.5 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
Only the Glace Bay line section is included in McGregor's Report (1972)
References
- Athias, Y. C. 1972:
- Northern Nova Scotia Seismic Interpretation; Anschutz (Canada) Exploration Limited; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 21H/09D 39-E-23 (01).
- Fawcett, G. W. 1975:
- Report on Reflection Seismic Survey, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; Gulf Oil Canada Limited; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 11E/12C 39-E-23 (01).
- McGregor, M. 1972:
- Vibroseis Field Report of the Northern Nova Scotia Area and the Glace Bay area by Mandrel Canada Limited for Anschutz (Canada) Exploration Limited; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 21H/09D 39-E-10 (01).
Notes
According to Athias (1972), the data quality is generally fair to good except in faulted areas.
Map Index Number 18
Area
Middle River
Date
September 21, 1972-September 24, 1972
Purpose of Project
Investigate structure in Middle River Valley
Company
Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy
Contractor
Mandrel Canada Limited
Type of Study
Vibroseis 1200%
Coverage
14.8 km (9.209 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
No
Reference
- Mandrel Canada Limited 1972:
- Vibroseis Survey Report of the Middle River Area, Province of Nova Scotia: Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Open File Report 116.
Map Index Number 19
Area
Gulf of St. Lawrence, Offshore northwest of northern Cape Breton Island
Date
October 7, 1972-October 22, 1972
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Shell Canada Limited
Contractor
Shell Oil Company
Type of Study
Reflection seismic, air gun, 2400% CDP
Coverage
877.1 km (545 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
No
References
- Frey, F. R. and Burke, W. F. 1973:
- Geophysical Progress Report, Gulf of St. Lawrence, Nova Scotia, Licenses Nos. L-174, L-175, L-258, L-259, by Shell Canada Limited; prepared for Department of Mines, Government of Nova Scotia; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Petroleum Resources Section files.
- Lemmens, J. 1972:
- Geophysical Progress Report, Gulf of St. Lawrence, Nova Scotia Licenses Nos. 258 and 259 by Shell Canada Limited; prepared for the Department of Mines, Government of Nova Scotia; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Petroleum Resources Section files.
Notes
According to the report by Frey and Burke (1973) the quality of data from beneath the evaporite section (Mississippian) is generally good in the salt-withdrawal synclines. near the salt-sediment contacts, the quality is poor. Interpretive structure maps are included with the report.
Map Index Number 20
Area
Economy, Debert-Truro, Colchester County
Date
November 18, 1972-November 30, 1972
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Ram Petroleums Inc.
Contractor
Ray Geophysical Division, Mandrel Canada Limited, Calgary. Processed by Teledyne Exploration Limited
Type of Study
Vibroseis, 600-1200%
Coverage 33 km (20.5 mi) 600-1200%, 4 lines
Sections Available at NSDME
Interpretive sections of the four lines are included within the references by Austin (1973) and Jordan Lewis and Jose Geophysical Consultants Limited (1973).
References
- Austin, G. H. 1973:
- Preliminary Geological Appraisal, Cobequid Bay Region; for Ram Petroleums Limited; Nova Scotia Provincial Licenses Nos. 342 and 356; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 11E/05D 39-D-74 (01).
- Far-Away Resources Limited 1983:
- Progress Report of the Exploration Evaluation of the Tricentrol Oils Limited Acreage in the Minas Basin-St. Marys Graben, Nova Scotia; for Tricentrol Oils Limited; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 11E/05D 39-D-74 (06).
- Jordan Lewis and Jose Geophysical Consultants Limited 1973:
- Preliminary Report, Seismic Reconnaissance-Cobequid Bay, Nova Scotia; prepared for Ram Petroleums Limited; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 11E/05D 39-D-74 (02).
Notes
According to the Jordan Lewis and Jose Report, the record quality varied from fair to good on lines 1 and 3, to poor on line 2 and very poor on line 4.
According to the Far-Away Resources Limited report, the data quality is poor to good with poor to adequate reflectors to 3.5 seconds.
Map Index Number 21
Area
Gulf of St. Lawrence, Offshore of northern Cape Breton Island
Date
June 9, 1973-June 16, 1973
Purpose of Report
Petroleum exploration
Company
Shell Canada Limited
Contractor
Geophysical Services Inc
Type of Study
Seismic reflection, air gun, 2400% CDP
Coverage
391.9 km (243.5 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
No
Reference
- Woods, R. I. and Candy, G. J. 1974:
- Geophysical Progress Report, Eastern Division Exploration - Gulf of St. Lawrence, Provincial Licenses Nos. L-174, L-175, L-177, L-258 and L-259 by Shell Canada Limited; prepared for Department of Mines, Province of Nova Scotia; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Petroleum Resources Section files.
Notes
In the above report, the seismic data quality was described as poor. Although the purpose of the project was to map structural closure on the downthrown side of the Hollow Fault Zone, the presence of closed structures was not indicated.
Map Index Number 22
Area
Cabot Strait
Date
July and August, 1973
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Texaco Exploration Canada Limited
Contractor
Kenting Exploration Service
Type of Study
Marine seismic, air gun source, 2400%
Coverage
1497 km (930 mi); Only lines within map boundary plotted
Sections Available at NSDME
No
Reference
- Plant, M. G. 1974:
- Cabot Strait Geophysical Survey; conducted for Texaco Exploration Canada by Kenting Exploration Services and Compagnie Generale de Geophysique; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Petroleum Resources Section files.
Notes
According to the above reference, the 1973 survey (including the survey by Compagnie Generale de Geophysique) provided Texaco with data of better quality than had been acquired in previous years, although water bottom related multiples were still problematic. Some of the previous data failed to tie with the new data.
Map Index Number 23
Area
Cabot Strait
Date
December, 1973
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Texaco Exploration Canada Limited
Contractor
Compagnie Generale De Geophysique
Type of Study
Marine Seismic, Vaporchoc source, 4800%
Coverage
50 km (155 mi); only lines within map boundary plotted
Sections Available at NSDME
No
Reference
- Plant, M. G. 1974:
- Cabot Strait Geophysical Survey; conducted for Texaco Exploration Canada by Kenting Exploration Services and Compagnie Generale de Geophysique; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Petroleum Resources Section files.
Notes
According to the above reference, the 1973 survey (including the survey by Kenting Exploration Services) provided Texaco with data of better quality than had been acquired in previous years. Problems were encountered with water bottom related multiples and a failure in some cases to tie previous data with the new data.
Map Index Number 24
Area
River Hebert, Amherst-Northport, Cumberland County
Date
August 12, 1974-September 27, 1974 and March 3, 1975-March 11, 1975
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Gulf Oil Canada Limited
Contractor
Dresser Olympic Canada Operations
Type of Study
Vibroseis, reflection
Coverage
193.79 km (120.42 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
No
Reference
- Fawcett, G. W. 1975:
- Report on Reflection Seismic Survey, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia Gulf Oil Canada Limited; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 11E/12C 39-E-23 (01).
Map Index Number 25
Area
Chedabucto Bay
Date
November, 1974
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Cavalier Energy Inc.
Contractor
Unknown
Type of Study
Marine seismic reflection, 1200%
Coverage
90.8 km (56.4 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
No
Reference
- Lundberg Seismic Consultants Limited 1975:
- Chedabucto Bay, Nova Scotia, Seismic Interpretation; for Cavalier Energy Inc.; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Petroleum Resources Section files.
Notes
The 1200% record sections are enclosed with the report. Six lines were shot but only two display continuous seismic reflections according to the above report.
Map Index Number 26
Area
Northumberland Strait - St. Georges Bay
Date
GSI: November 12, 1974-November 26, 1974
CGG: December 27, 1974
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Societe Quebecois d'Initiatives Petrolieres
Contractor
Geophysical Services Incorporated (GSI)
Compagnie Generale de Geophysique (CGG)
Type of Study
Marine Seismic, Air Gun (GSI); Vaporchoc (CGG)
Coverage
Northumberland Strait: 910.9 km (566 mi) 24 and 12 fold
Georges Bay: 30.7 km (19.1 mi) 24 Fold (CGG)
Sections Available at NSDME
Four sample sections from the Northumberland Strait are included on a map with the report referenced below.
Reference
- Anger, C. 1976:
- Geophysical Report on Prince Edward Island (Northumberland Strait) for Societe Quebecois D'Initiatives Petrolieres; by Geophysical Services Incorporated and Compagnie Generale de Geophysical; Report No. 7211; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Petroleum Resources Sections files.
Notes
According to Anger (1976), data quality was generally fair to good in spite of difficult conditions of water depth and the proximity of the coast.
Map Index Number 27
Area
Noel-Kennetcook, Hants County
Date
February, 1975
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Soquip A. C. C., Aquitaine Company of Canada Limited
Contractor
Dresser Olympia Canada Operations Data Processing by Geodigit
Type of Study
Vibroseis 1200%
Coverage
42 km (26 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
No
References
- Far-Away Resources Limited 1983:
- Progress Report of the Exploration Evaluation of the Tricentrol Oils Limited Acreage in the Minas Basin-St. Marys Graben, Nova Scotia; for Tricentrol Oils Limited; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 11E/05D 39-D-74 (06).
- Trepanier, A. 1976:
- Geophysical Report on Minas Project No. 2051, Nova Scotia, Report 6495; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Petroleum Resources Section files.
Notes
According to Far-Away Resources Limited (1983), the data quality is good with adequate reflectors to 0.9 seconds. Trepanier (1976) states that the reflection quality varies greatly with two of the four lines showing good quality and the other two lines showing "less quality."
Map Index Number 28
Area
Minas Basin
Date
1976
Purpose of Project
Unknown
Company
Bedford Institute of Oceanography
Contractor
Amos
Type of Study
Marine Seismic, sparker source
Coverage
Approximately 22 km (14 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
No
Reference
- Far-Away Resources Limited 1983:
- Progress Report of the Exploration Evaluation of the Tricentrol Oils Limited Acreage in the Minas Basin-St. Marys Graben, Nova Scotia; for Tricentrol Oils Limited; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 11E/05D 39-D-74 (06).
Notes
According to the above reference, the data quality is poor with limited penetration.
Map Index Number 29
Area
Minas Basin
Date
1977
Purpose of Project
Known
Company
McMaster University
Contractor
Knight
Type of Study
Marine Seismic, sparker source
Coverage
Approximately 80 km (50 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
No
Reference
- Far-Away Resources Limited 1983:
- Progress Report of the Exploration Evaluation of the Tricentrol Oils Limited Acreage in the Minas Basin St. Marys Graben, Nova Scotia; for Tricentrol Oils Limited; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 11E/05D 39-D-74 (06).
Notes
According to the above reference, the data quality is poor with limited penetration.
Map Index Number 30
Area
Offshore, Mabou Mines, Inverness County
Date
1977
Purpose of Project
Coal exploration
Company
Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy
Contractor
Nova Scotia Research Foundation Corporation
Type of Study
High resolution reflection seismic, sparker source
Coverage
37 km (23 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
No
Reference
- Nova Scotia Research Foundation 1978:
- Integration of Marine Seismic Reflection Data off the West Coast of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia; for the Nova Scotia Department of Mines; Nova Scotia Research Foundation, Report 1-78.
Notes
According to the above report, usable information was gained to about 61 m (200 ft) below the seabed. Seismic data acquired from Hudson's Bay Oil and Gas Company Limited and Continental Oil Company Limited from surveys carried out in 1968 and 1967, respectively, provided information from 914 m (3,000 ft) below seabed to a maximum of 5 640 m (18,500 ft).
Map Index Number 31
Area
Offshore of Joggins, Cumberland County, and Minas Basin
Date
May 10, 1977-May 22, 1977
Purpose of Project
Surficial sediment studies re tidal power projects
Company
Tidal Power Review Board (Canadian Atlantic Power Group)
Contractor
Geomarine Associates Limited
Type of Study
Reflection seismic, marine sparker, boomer, air gun
Coverage
Offshore Joggins - approximately 37 km (23 mi)
Minas Basin - approximately 59 km (37 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
Of the nine lines in this area, Section G-A2 is included in the Far-Away Resources Limited report. The nine reflection profiles of the Minas Basin are included within Stewart and Ruffman's report.
References
- Far-Away Resources Limited 1983:
- Progress Report of the Exploration Evaluation of the Tricentrol Oils Limited Acreage in the Minas Basin-St. Marys Graben, Nova Scotia; for Tricentrol Oils Limited; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 11E/05D 39-D-74 (06).
- Stewart, J. and Ruffman, A. 1977:
- Report on Marine Seismic Surveys by Geomarine Associates Limited for Canadian Atlantic Power Group; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 11E/05D 39-D-74 (10).
Notes
According to Far-Away Resources Limited's report, the data quality within the Minas Basin area is good, with poor to good reflectors to 0.1 second.
Map Index Number 32
Area
Offshore Port Morien
Date
September 19, 1977-September 24, 1977
Purpose of Project
Coal exploration
Company
Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy
Contractor
Nova Scotia Research Foundation Corporation
Type of Study
Reflection, marine sparker
Coverage
80.5 km (50 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
No
Reference
- Howells, K. 1977:
- A marine seismic profiling survey to determine geological structures in coal-bearing sediments in Morien Bay and adjacent offshore areas, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia for Nova Scotia Department of Mines; Nova Scotia Research Foundation Corporation, Report 7-77.
Map Index Number 33
Area
Offshore Mabou, Inverness County
Date
June 18, 1978-July-11, 1978
Purpose of Project
Coal exploration
Company
Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy
Contractor
Geomarine Associates Limited; processed by Geodigit Limited
Type of Study
Marine seismic, Flexichoc sound source
Coverage
200 km (124 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
Three of the 16 seismic sections have been included in Steward and Meagher's 1978 report. Four line sections are included in the miscellaneous file referenced below.
References
- Geomarine Associates Limited 1978:
- Mabou offshore coal exploration seismic survey-track plot and four line sections (line number 1, 2, 6, 11); Miscellaneous file; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Coal Development Section files.
- Stewart, J. and Meagher, L. 1978:
- Marine geophysical survey, offshore Mabou, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia; by Geomarine Associates Limited for Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Project No. 78-16; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Open File Report 384.
Notes
The survey was conducted to provide data from a greater depth than that provided by the previous Nova Scotia Research Foundation survey run during the summer of 1977.
Map Index Number 34
Area
Offshore Sydney
Date
July, 1978-September 1978
Purpose of Project
Coal exploration
Company
Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy and Cape Breton Development Corporation
Contractor
Nova Scotia Research Foundation Corporation
Type of Study
Reflection seismic
Coverage
1031 km (640.7 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
No
References
- Nova Scotia Research Foundation Corporation 1979a:
- Point Aconi seismic survey for Nova Scotia Department of Mines; Nova Scotia Department of Mines; Nova Scotia Research Foundation Corporation, Report No. 1-79.
- Nova Scotia Research Foundation Corporation 1979b:
- Donkin and New Waterford seismic reflection survey for Cape Breton Development Corporation; Nova Scotia Research Foundation Corporation, Report 6-79.
Map Index Number 35
Area
Bras d'Or Lake
Date
July-August, 1980
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Chevron Canada Resources Limited
Contractor
Processed by Merlin Geophysical Company Ltd.
Shot by Fairfield Aquatronics Ltd.
Type of Study
"Fairflex" energy source, 1200% coverage
Coverage
Approximately 490 km (305 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
Yes
Reference
Line map (scale 1:50 000) and seismic sections submitted to Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy and Energy by Chevron Canada Ltd.
Notes
The data is generally poor.
Map Index Number 36
Area
Pictou County, Colchester County, Cumberland County
Date
June, 1980-December 1980
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Chevron Standard Limited
Contractor
Grant Geophysical Limited
Type of Study
Reflection seismograph, vibroseis, 1200% CDP
Coverage
399.7 km (248.4 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
Line profiles are included in the report referenced below.
Reference
- McCormack, W. J. 1981:
- Final report on geophysical survey conducted by Chevron Standard Limited, Cumberland Basin, Nova Scotia; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 21H/09D 39-E-10 (01).
Notes
According to the above report, the data quality is relatively good except in the southern and western portions of the prospect area. This is thought to reflect complex geology, not a data acquisition or processing problem.
Map Index Number 37
Area
Bay of Fundy
Date
September 21, 1980-October 1, 1980
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Chevron Standard Limited
Contractor
Western Geophysical Company of America
Type of Study
Reflection seismic survey, 3600%, air gun
Coverage
807.8 km (502 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
Line sections are included with the report.
Reference
- McCormack, W. J. 1981:
- Bay of Fundy 1980 report on the geophysical survey conducted by Chevron Standard Limited; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Petroleum Resources Section files.
Notes
The North Mountain Basalt event is the only continuous reflection that can be correlated over most of the survey according to McCormack's report. In general, the interpretation of the lines support the half-graben model of the Fundy Basin.
Map Index Number 38
Area
Northumberland Strait, St. Georges Bay
Date
July 17, 1981-July-26, 1981
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Chevron Standard Limited
Contractor
Western Geophysical Company of America
Type of Study
Reflective seismic, air gun
Coverage
698 km (433.7 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
Seismic sections are included within the report.
Reference
- McCormack, W. J. 1981:
- Northumberland Strait report on the geophysical survey conducted by Chevron Standard Limited; 1982; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 11F/13B 39-B-10 (03).
Notes
According to the above report, the overall performance of the energy source was exceptional.
Map Index Number 39
Area
Aspy Bay
Date
July 21, 1981-August 30, 1981
Purpose of Project
Coal exploration
Company
Petro-Canada Exploration Inc.
Contractor
Geoterrex Limited
Type of Study
Marine reflection seismic, 16 lines, mini-flexichoc, 24 fold
Coverage
332 km (206 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
Interpretative sections on portions of some of the lines have been included in the report referenced below.
Reference
- Fortan, G. and Godard, L. 1981:
- Marine bottom and sub-bottom survey by geophysical methods on-site located in Aspy Bay, Nova Scotia; Operations and Interpretation Report, Geoterrex Project No. 93-12 for Petro-Canada Exploration Inc.; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Coal Development Section files.
Notes
According to the above report, the quality of the sections obtained varies from very good in the eastern three quarters of the survey area, to fair in the western margin of the grid. Processing was applied to emphasize the uppermost portion (100-300 msec) where coal seams were expected. Strong water bottom and 'peg leg' multiples mask deeper information.
Map Index Number 40
Area
Cumberland County, Colchester County, Pictou County, Antigonish County.
Date
August, 1981-December, 1981
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Chevron Standard Limited
Contractor
Grant Geophysical Limited
Type of Study
Reflection seismograph, vibroseis, 1200% CDP
Coverage
280.0 km (174.5 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
No
Reference
- McCormack, W. J. 1982:
- Cumberland Basin and Antigonish, Nova Scotia, final report on geophysical survey conducted by Chevron Standard Limited; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 11F/12C 39-B-04 (05).
Notes
According to the above references, the data quality varied from very good to very poor.
Map Index Number 41
Area
Port Hood-Glencoe, Inverness County
Date
August 4, 1981-August 26, 1981
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Chevron Standard Limited
Contractor
Grant Geophysical Limited
Type of Study
Reflection seismograph, 1200% CDP, vibroseis
Coverage
71.16 km (44.2 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
Line sections are included in the report referenced below.
Reference
- McCormick, W. J. 1982:
- Final report on geophysical survey conducted by Chevron Standard Limited; Geophysical License No. 14, 1981-07 to 1981-08; Cape Breton, Nova Scotia; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 11K/03B 39-J-35 (10).
Notes
According to the above references, the data quality is fair to poor.
Map Index Number 42
Area
Bay of Fundy
Date
August 15, 1981-August 24, 1981
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Chevron Standard Limited
Contractor
Western Geophysical Company of America
Type of Study
Seismic reflection, 4800%, air gun
Coverage
654 m (406.4 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
Migrated data display sections and one page of interpretive results are included with McCormack's report.
Reference
- McCormick, W. J. 1982:
- Bay of Fundy 1981 report on the geophysical survey conducted by Chevron Standard Limited; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report Offshore 39-W-13 (05).
Map Index Number 43
Area
Kennetcook, Hants County; Truro-Middle Musquodoboit, Colchester and Halifax Counties.
Date
September 30, 1981-November 11, 1981
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Chevron Standard Limited
Contractor
Grant Geophysical Limited
Type of Study
Reflection seismograph, vibroseis, 1200% CDP
Coverage
131.01 km (81.41 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
Line sections have been included with the report.
Reference
- McCormack, W. J. 1982:
- Minas Basin, Nova Scotia final report on geophysical survey conducted by Chevron Standard Limited; Geophysical License No. 14, 1981-09 to 1981-11; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Petroleum Resources Section files.
Notes
In the above report, it was stated that the "data quality in this area can best be described as very poor. For this reason, no interpretations and maps have been included with the report...."
Map Index Number 44
Area
Bay of Fundy
Date
June 12, 1982-June 28, 1982
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Chevron Standard Limited
Contractor
Sefel Geophysical
Type of Study
Seismic reflection, 4800%
Coverage
458 km (284.6 m)
Sections Available at NSDME
Stacked and migrated line sections are included with the report, as are two pages of interpretive results.
Reference
- Davitt, W. C. 1983:
- Bay of Fundy 1982 report on the geophysical survey conducted by Chevron Standard Limited; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 21H/09D 39-W-13 (03).
Notes
According to the above report, the top of the North Mountain Basalt is the only horizon that can be correlated across the Bay with any degree of certainty.
Map Index Number 45
Area
St. Georges Bay
Date
June 30, 1982-July 22, 1982
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Chevron Canada Resources Limited
Contractor
Sefel Geophysical
Type of Study
Reflection seismic, air gun, 4800%
Coverage
Cape Tormentine - 151.7 km (94.3 mi); 6 lines
St. Georges Bay - 237.9 km (147.8 mi); 11 lines
Sections Available at NSDME
Seismic sections are included in the report referenced below.
Reference
- Davitt, W. C. 1983:
- Northumberland Strait 1982 report on the geophysical survey conducted by Chevron Canada Resources Limited; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Assessment Report 11F/13A 39-B-40 (02).
Map Index Number 46
Area
Stellarton
Date
August-September, 1982 - University of Calgary
May-June, 1983 - Enertec
Purpose of Project
Coal Exploration
Company
Suncor Inc. Resources Group
Contractor
University of Calgary
Enertec Geophysical Services Limited
Type of Study
Reflection Seismic Survey
Coverage
University of Calgary - 3.4 km (2.1 mi); 12 and 24 fold
Enertec - 32 km (20.5 mi); 24 fold
Sections Available at NSDME
Yes; confidential status.
Reference
Data submitted by Suncor Inc. Resources Group to the Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy are under confidential status.
Map Index Number 47
Area
Offshore St. Paul Island
Date
February 2, 1983-February 18, 1983
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Petro-Canada
Contractor
Sefel Geophysical Limited
Type of Study
Marine seismic
Coverage
210 m (130.49 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
No
Reference
Data submitted by Petro-Canada to the Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy are under confidential status until February 18, 1988.
Map Index Number 48
Area
Mabou and Lake Ainslie area
Date
February 22, 1983-March 9, 1983
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Chevron Canada Resources Limited
Contractor
Chevron Geosciences Limited
Type of Study
Reflection seismograph survey
Coverage
66.2 km (41.1 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
Yes; confidential status
Reference
Data submitted by Chevron Canada Resources Limited to the Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy are under confidential status until March 19, 1988.
Map Index Number 49
Area
Debert, Colchester County
Date
June, 1983
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Tricentrol Oils Limited
Contractor
Enertec Geophysical Services Limited Processed by Seismic Data Processors Limited
Type of Study
Reflection Seismic
Coverage
Approximately 4 km (2.5 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
Confidential Status
Reference
Data Submitted by Tricentrol Oils Limited to the Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy are under confidential status until June 1988.
Map Index Number 50
Area
Offshore Ingonish-Sydney
Date
August 4, 1983-August 7, 1983
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Petro-Canada
Contractor
Sonics Exploration Limited
Type of Study
Marine seismic
Coverage
300 km (186.4 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
No
Reference
Data submitted by Petro-Canada to the Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy are under confidential status until August 7, 1988.
Map Index Number 51
Area
Mabou-Inverness area
Date
December 1983
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Chevron Canada Resources Ltd.
Contractor
Chevron
Type of Study
Reflection seismic
Coverage
Approximately 26 km (16.2 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
Yes, confidential Status
Reference
Line map (scale 1:50 000) and seismic sections submitted to Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy by Chevron Canada Resources Ltd. Data submitted by Chevron Canada Resources Ltd. to the Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy are under confidential status until December 1988.
Map Index Number 52
Area
Offshore Port Hood
Date
September 19-September 21, 1985
Purpose of Project
Coal exploration
Company
Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy-Geological Survey of Canada
Contractor
McGregor Geoscience Ltd.
Type of Study
Reflection, sparker source
Coverage
25 km (15.5 mi), 5 lines
Sections Available at NSDME
Two of the five lines run are included in the report references below.
Reference
- McGregor Geoscience Ltd. 1986:
- Marine Seismic Survey, Port Hood area, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia; Text and Enclosures; for Geological Survey of Canada; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Coal Development Section files.
Notes
The project was initiated to define the structure more fully and, as such, was a success. The depths to the Six-Foot Seam were projected based on the delineation of a nearby marker horizon.
Map Index Number 53
Area
Offshore Inverness
Date
September 21-September 22, 1985
Purpose of Project
Coal exploration
Company
Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy/Geological Survey of Canada
Contractor
McGregor Geoscience Ltd.
Type of Study
Reflection, sparker source
Coverage
84 km (52.2 mi), 10 lines
Sections Available at NSDME
Three of the 10 lines run are included in the report referenced below.
Reference
- McGregor Geoscience Ltd. 1986:
- Marine Survey, Inverness area, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia; Text and Enclosures; for Geological Survey of Canada; Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, Coal Development Section files.
Notes
The project was initiated to define more fully the structure and, as such, was a success. Dips were delineated which increased the coal tonnage prognosis of the area.
Map Index Number 54
Area
Kennetcook, Hants County
Date
October 10, 1986-November 2, 1986
Purpose of Project
Petroleum exploration
Company
Consultants A. G. R. E. N. Canada Inc.
Contractor
Canjay Exploration (1975) Ltd.
Type of Study
Refraction seismic
Coverage
Confidential status
Sections Available at NSDME
Yes, under confidential status
Reference
Reference submitted to the Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy is under confidential status until November 3, 1991.
Map Index Number 55
Area
River Hebert-Springhill, Cumberland County
Date
June, 1985-August,-1987
Purpose of Project
Coal exploration, stratigraphy
Company
Geological Survey of Canada-Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy
Contractor
Geological Survey of Canada, 1985, 1987 G. P. R. Geophysics, 1986
Type of Study
Reflection, shot hole
Coverage
80 km (49.7 mi)
Sections Available at NSDME
Yes
Reference
Verbal; reports pending.
Notes
Good resolution was obtained on the Cumberland Group and to the east on the Riversdale Group. The line between Halfway River and Southampton provided poorer quality data.
Addendum
| Due to a modification in the coding of Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy Assessment Reports, the following reference number cited in the text should be changed: |
| Old Number |
New Number |
| AR 11E/05D 39-D-74(06) |
AR 83-014 |
| AR 11E/05D 39-D-74(10) |
AR Offshore 77-001 |
| AR 21H/09D 39-E-23(01) |
AR 72-001 |
| AR 11F/13B 39-B-10(03) |
AR Offshore 82-014 |
| AR 11F/12C 39-B-04(05) |
AR 82-004 |
| AR 11K/03B 39-J-35(10) |
AR 82-030 |
| AR 11K/13A 39-B-40(02) |
AR Offshore 83-023 |
| AR Offshore 39-W-23(04) |
10-87-0038-S.2 (central registry) |
| AR Offshore 39-W-13(05) |
10-87-0085-0 (central registry) |
Maps: (Not presently available)
Map No. 1 - Seismic Coverage, Southwestern Nova Scotia.
Map No. 2 - Seismic Coverage, Central Nova Scotia.
Map No. 3 - Seismic Coverage, Northeastern Nova Scotia.
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