Lithofacies analysis of the Roubidoux Formation, south central Missouri

Author

Michael William Harbaugh

Abstract

"Lithologic and thickness data of the Lower Ordovician rocks of the Roubidoux Formation, south central Missouri, were interpreted from sample logs. Maps included are based on structure, thickness and lateral and vertical lithologic variability. Sand distribution in the Roubidoux is represented by a "sand percentage" map, a "sand isolith" map, and a "tripartite sand distribution" map. The Roubidoux Formation consists of a sequence of dolomite, sandy dolomite, sand and chert. It is believed that the Roubidoux was deposited on a stable marine platform receiving a supply of elastics from the north and northeast. The sands were deposited by longshore or coastal currents paralleling the Roubidoux strandline in Kansas. Sand transport was greatly affected by the velocities of surface currents and water depth. Most sand accumulated along low water shoals.

The sand probably settled as broad linear ridges that underwent erosion concurrently with the deposition of these ridges, transporting the ridge sands into the lows between ridges, giving the sands a sheet-like character. Most sand is concentrated in the eastern half of the mapped area, where it is distributed throughout the formation, whereas sands in the west are concentrated in the upper third.

Detailed correlations are limited by the lack of drillholes in the region. Also, the partial or complete removal of the formation in outcrop, and the partial or complete removal of carbonate as a by-product of dissolution processes falls short providing a satisfactory data base"--Abstract, pages ii-iii.

Advisor(s)

Spreng, Alfred C., 1923-2012

Committee Member(s)

Leighly, Hollis P., 1923-2004
Rechtien, Richard D.

Department(s)

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Geology and Geophysics

Comments

Five folded maps in pockets are included here as supplementary material.

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Summer 1983

Pagination

x, 58 pages, maps

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 41-42).

Geographic Coverage

Roubidoux Formation, south central Missouri

Time Period

Ordovician

Rights

© 1983 Michael William Harbaugh, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Lithofacies -- MissouriGeology -- MissouriGeology, Stratigraphic -- OrdovicianSand -- MissouriSequence stratigraphy

Thesis Number

T 4971

Print OCLC #

9939523

Electronic OCLC #

964582845

Recommended Citation

Harbaugh, Michael William, "Lithofacies analysis of the Roubidoux Formation, south central Missouri" (1983). Masters Theses. 4063.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/4063