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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A seismic survey using the Australian National Seismic Imaging Resource (ANSIR) Hemi 60 Vibroseis vehicles,
ARAM24 acquisition equipment and Pelton controllers was carried out in the Curnamona Province of South
Australia. A total of 197.6 km of 2-D seismic reflection data were collected to 18 seconds two way time over a
single line at a nominal 60 fold CDP coverage. These data were acquired under contract by Trace Energy
Services (2003) and by Terrex Seismic (2004). The survey commenced in August 2003 but was abandoned due to
wet weather. Survey operations were recommenced and completed in July 2004.
The project was undertaken to meet the objectives of ANSIR proposal 03-02R as lodged by researchers from
PIRSA, Office of Minerals, Energy and Petroleum, SA. The principal scientific objective of this survey was to
provide a regional crustal seismic image of the Curnamona Province. This dataset will assist in the understanding
of the geological architecture and resource potential of the region particularly in areas under cover.
This line links with a seismic transect in the Broken Hill Block undertaken by Australian Geological Survey
Organisation (AGSO) in 1996 and provides a future opportunity for an eventual east-west continuation across the
Adelaide Geosyncline and the Gawler Craton.
The survey was funded by PIRSA, Office of Minerals, Energy and Petroleum, SA and the pmd*CRC with project
supervision undertaken by ANSIR and in-kind support from Geoscience Australia (GA).
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