Doody, J. J., McGill, R. A.R. , Darby, D. and Smythe, D. K. (1993) Geophysical surveys of the East Kirkton Limestone, Visean, West Lothian, Scotland. Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh: Earth Sciences, 84(3-4), pp. 197-202. (doi: 10.1017/S0263593300006003)
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Abstract
Magnetic and resistivity geophysical surveys conducted across the only known exposure of the East Kirkton Limestone have produced new information upon its extent. This is important to determine because of its unique faunal assemblage and possible hot spring deposition, suggesting a potential for precious metal mineralisation. Magnetic anomalies are attributed to basalts within the Bathgate Hills Volcanic Formation. Modelling of the magnetic data demonstrates a general dip to the west of about 25°, and the presence of significant local faulting. Modelling of vertical electrical sounding data shows the East Kirkton sequence (the limestone and associated beds) to be a low resistivity layer within the more highly resistive volcanic sequence. The East Kirkton sequence is seen to deepen to the west, and also to the north probably by faulting. Therefore the present exposure is the only near surface occurrence of the East Kirkton Limestone locally, but within the area of the survey no lateral limits to the formation are observed.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | McGill, Dr Rona and Smythe, Professor David |
| Authors: | Doody, J. J., McGill, R. A.R., Darby, D., and Smythe, D. K. |
| College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Geographical and Earth Sciences College of Science and Engineering > Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre |
| Journal Name: | Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh: Earth Sciences |
| Publisher: | Royal Society of Edinburgh |
| ISSN: | 0263-5933 |
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