Geologic problems associated with coal resources and reserves determination in the Appalachian Coal Basin

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Research Article| August 01, 1981 Geologic problems associated with coal resources and reserves determination in the Appalachian Coal Basin RUSSELL A. BRANT RUSSELL A. BRANT 1Kentucky Geological Survey, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40506 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Author and Article Information RUSSELL A. BRANT 1Kentucky Geological Survey, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40506 Publisher: Geological Society of America First Online: 01 Jun 2017 Online ISSN: 1943-2674 Print ISSN: 0016-7606 Geological Society of America GSA Bulletin (1981) 92 (8): 551–557. https://doi.org/10.1130/0016-7606(1981)92<551:GPAWCR>2.0.CO;2 Article history First Online: 01 Jun 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation RUSSELL A. BRANT; Geologic problems associated with coal resources and reserves determination in the Appalachian Coal Basin. GSA Bulletin 1981;; 92 (8): 551–557. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/0016-7606(1981)92<551:GPAWCR>2.0.CO;2 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyGSA Bulletin Search Advanced Search Abstract There are a variety of geologic conditions in the Appalachian coal field that bear on coal resources and reserves determinations. Sedimentary associations are the basic means of locating coal. An adequate measurement of coal thickness is still the primary consideration in the determination of coal-bed geometry. Strongly folded and thrust-faulted conditions have direct and often drastic effects on coal beds, making estimation of resources difficult. The gentle structure of the wide basin obscures beds at depth. Sedimentary models are useful for explaining and analyzing conditions, but thus far they have added little toward establishing precise coal-bed margins. Quality of coal-resources maps is directly dependent on the amount of data and the competency of the geologic interpretation. Splits, benches, and coals mapped in zones cause difficulties. Primary data in notebooks or core logs are often lost, thus necessitating remeasuring where needed and possible. First Page Preview Close Modal You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.