Abstract
The Bass, Gippsland and Otway Basins of southeastern Australia were initiated by north-northeast to south-southwest lithospheric extension, largely during the Early Cretaceous. The extensional stage was followed by a Late Cretaceous to Pliocene thermal subsidence stage and a late stage of compressional tectonic overprinting. The major extensional structures have had an important influence on all stages of the evolution of these basins. It is contended that a thorough understanding of their extensional framework is an important factor in hydrocarbon exploration of these and other basins.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 344-361 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | APEA Journal |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | pt 1 |
Publication status | Published - 1985 |
Externally published | Yes |