ANALYSIS OF A MULTIPLE GENERATION FLUID ESCAPE STRUCTURE: GREEN RIVER FORMATION, UTAH

Authors

Todd D. Gibbs, Brigham Young University
Dr. Thomas H. Morris, Brigham Young University

Keywords

generation fluid escape structure, Green River formation, Utah

College

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Department

Geological Sciences

Abstract

In order to find natural resources, whether it be precious metals or fossil fuels, one must understand the geological history. Further, one must be familiar with how different environments will affect where the resource is found. When dealing with fossil fuels, it is vital that the person understands the environment in which the sedimentary rocks were deposited. For example, in order to find coal, you must determine what depositional environment the outcrop of rocks you are presently looking at are in the depositional sequence. If there are beach deposits to the east of you and marine deposits to the west, then coal will be found in deposits to the east of the beach deposits. The same basic rules are applicable when searching for petroleum deposits.

Recommended Citation

Gibbs, Todd D. and Morris, Dr. Thomas H. (2013) "ANALYSIS OF A MULTIPLE GENERATION FLUID ESCAPE STRUCTURE: GREEN RIVER FORMATION, UTAH," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2687.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2687