Cameron Formation

GPTKB entity

Properties (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf geological formation
gptkbp:age Cretaceous
gptkbp:associatedWith geological studies
gptkbp:characterizedBy high porosity
high permeability
gptkbp:composedOf sandstone
siltstone
claystone
gptkbp:contains clay minerals
fossils
marine fossils
bentonite layers
gptkbp:environmentalImpact marine
gptkbp:exhibitedAt surface in some areas
gptkbp:exhibits color variations
sedimentary structures
gptkbp:hasInfluenceOn regional geology
gptkbp:hasTheme subject of research
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cameron Formation
gptkbp:isAssociatedWith petroleum geology
sedimentary basins
gptkbp:isChallengedBy petroleum geologists
gptkbp:isCharacterizedBy fossilized remains
gptkbp:isCitedIn the early 20th century
gptkbp:isConsidered a_key_formation_in_Texas_geology
gptkbp:isExploredIn natural gas
energy companies
oil
gptkbp:isInformedBy a shallow marine environment
gptkbp:isKnownFor its fossil content
gptkbp:isLocatedNear Gulf of Mexico
gptkbp:isNotableFor resource exploration
gptkbp:isNotedFor its stratigraphy
gptkbp:isPartOf Cretaceous period
geological_history_of_Texas
gptkbp:isRecognizedFor its economic importance
gptkbp:isReferencedIn geological literature
southeastern_Texas
gptkbp:isStudiedIn academic research
gptkbp:isSubjectTo environmental assessments
gptkbp:isUsedIn geological modeling
oil drilling projects
gptkbp:isUtilizedIn geological education
geological maps
gptkbp:isValuedFor its stratigraphic record
gptkbp:isVulnerableTo erosion
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Texas
19th century
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Cameron_County
gptkbp:notableFor petroleum resources
understanding regional geology
gptkbp:operates_in gptkb:Wilcox_Group
gptkb:Eagle_Ford_Formation
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Gulf_Coast_Basin
gptkbp:provides insight into ancient environments
data for paleoclimate studies
gptkbp:relatedTo other formations in the area
gptkbp:represents a significant geological unit
gptkbp:research geologists
gptkbp:resolution up to 300 feet
gptkbp:route geological surveys
gptkbp:usedIn hydrocarbon exploration
gptkbp:wasFoundedIn a transgressive phase