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An Affiliate (1963) of the Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)February, 1998 IThe Newsletter of the Ohio Geological Society

President - William A. RikeVPresident- Amy L. BurkeSecretary - Steven P. ZodyTreasurer - Daniel E. Hall

OFFICERS (1997-1998)P.O. Box 763. Worthington, OH 43085 (614) 882 - 4570P.O. Box 14981. Columbus. OH 43214 (614) 888 - 9588P.O. Box 921. Wooster, OH 44691 (330) 262 - 43231927 Tamarack, Newark, OH 43055 (740) 344 - 8836

North-Central Section, GSA32nd Annual Meeting

Columbus, OhioMarch 19-20, 1998

The Department of Geological Sciences, TheOhio State University, in conjunction with theCollege of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, theByrd Polar Research Center, the Division ofGelogical Survey of the Ohio Department ofNatural Resources, and the Ll.S. Geological SurveyWater Resources Division will host the 32ndAnnual Meeting of the North-Central Section ofthe Geological Society of America. The meetingwill be in the Ohio Union, Orton Hall, MendenhallLaboratories, and the Faculty Club on the OhioState University campus. Societies andorganizations meeting with the North-CentralSection include the Association for WomenGeoscientists, the East-Central Section of theNational Association of Geoscience Teachers, theGeology Division of the Council on UndergraduateResearch, the Great Lakes Section of SEPM, theNorth -Central Section of the PaleontologicalSociety, and the Pander Society. Theseorganizations join in extending a warm invitationto meet with them in Columbus for pre- andpost-meeting field trips and two full days ofscientific interchange.

REGISTRATIONRegistration is required for all who participate

in any event at the meeting, including technicalsessions, symposia, workshops, field trips, exhibitsand planned social events.

Preregistration Deadline:February 13, 1998

Preregistration may be accomplished bycompleting the enclosed registration form andsending it with full payment by check or creditcard to the Geological Society of AmericaNorth-Central Meeting, P.O. Box 9140, Boulder,CO 80301-9140. Full payment MUST accompanyregistration.

Guests registring for the meeting may register onthe same form. A confirmation letter from GSA willbe your receipt. Preregistration forms received afterFebruary 13, 1998, will be charged the on-site rate.

CANCELLATIONS, CHANGES, AND REFUNDS

All requests for registration additions, changes,and cancellations must be made in writing andreceived by February 20, 1998. Faxes (303-477-0648or 303-447-1133) will be accepted. Advanceregistriations will be refunded for all suchcancellations.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION SCHEDULE

Registration will be held in the West Balloom, onthe first floor of the Ohio Union. Registration hoursare Wed., March 18, 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Thursday, March 19, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Friday, March 20,7:30 a.m, to 12:00 noon.

PRESS RELEASERockware announces release of

STRATOS98: Exploration software package in Windows

Denver, CO - Rockware, Inc., a golden based softwarecompany, has released Stratos98, an exploration softwarepackage in Windows. The program includes crosssections, lithologic log plotting, 3D solid modeling,complex volumetrics, coordinate conversions, surIacemodeling, multiple gridding algorithms, stratigraphicblock models, point digitizing, trend surface analysis,kriging, solid fill color contouring and more. Theprogram reads data input from the built-in spreadsheet,or import ASCII, DLG, or DXF format files. Stratos98features information-packed user interface menus. A freetrialware copy can be downloaded from the RockWareWeb site at www.rockware.com, or on a free CD·ROM.Rockware, Inc. 2221 East St., #101, Golden, CO 80401USA ph: 800·775·6745, fax: 303·278·4099Email: rockware@rockware.com(A SS words Windows-based package is also available.)

OGS MARCH MEETING

AAPG Distinguished Lecture

Abstract

Eric J. BarronThe Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Paleoenvironmental AnalysisBased on Climate Model Predictions

The considerable influence of climate on Earth processes and the variability of climate on geologic time scales is theimpetus for paleoenvironmental research. Over the last two decades, models based on the physical laws that govern theatmosphere-ocean-ice system have been developed that can be applied to geologic problems. These models offer substantialopportunities for investigating past environments and enhancing the value of sedimentologic and paleontologic data. Withincreasing confidence gained through model-data comparisons, models can be applied to frontier areas.

Paleoenvironmental analysis based on climate model predictions must be based on several steps: (1) the aspects of thegeologic record, which are the subject of analysis, must be closely tied to physical variables; (2) the physical variables of interestmust be successfully predicted using the climate model; (3) the physical variables of interest must be sensitive to geologic forcingfactors (e.g., changes in continental position, sea level, carbon dioxide, etc.), otherwise the application of a sophisticated climatemodel may be unnecessary; (4) sufficient data are required from the geologic record to test and evaluate the model predictions; and(5) the model-data comparison is required to assess the veracity of the model predictions.

These steps are applied to determine climate model capability to predict severe storms, including both hurricanes andwinter storms, and to assess their impact on the sedimentary record. Climate models demonstrate substantial capability to predictwinter storms and hurricanes can be inferred from a set of hurricane genesis parameters predicted by the models. The intensityand distribution of severe storms show substantial sensitivity to geologic forcing factors (carbon dioxide, geography, topography,ocean heat transport, and solar luminosity are evaluated). Based on this analysis severe storms are predicted at several time slicesfrom the Permian glaciation to the warmth of the middle Cretaceous. The results compare successfully with the record of stormdeposition for these time periods.

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Flordia State University, Tallahasse,B.S. GeologyRosentiel School of Marine andAtmospheric Science, University ofMiami, M.S., Marine Geology, Thesistitle: "Suspended SedimentationProcess, Marco Island, Florida"Advisor: H.R. Wanless.Rosentiel School of Marine andAtmospheric Science, University ofMiami, Ph.D., Marine Geology,Dissertation title: "Paleogeographyand Climate, 180 Million Years Agoto the present." Advisor: William W.Hay.

MembershipsGeological Society of AmericaFellow, American Geophysical UnionFellow, American Meteorological Society

Recent Professional ActivitiesEditor, Earth Interactions, 1996Editorial Board, Paleogeography, Paleoclimatology, Paleocology,1994Co-Chair, Board of Atmospheric Sciences and Climate, NationalResearch CounsilChair, Science Executive Committee, NASA Earth ObservingSystemMember, NASA Mission to Planet Earth Advisory Committee(ESSAAC)Member, NSF Geosciences Advisory Committee

National Center for Atmospheric ResearchBoulder, CO, Postdoctoral Research Fellow.National Center for Atmospheric Research,Boulder, CO, Scientist, Climate Section.Rosentiel School of Marine and AtmosphericScience, University of Miami, AssociateProfessorThe Pennsylvania State University, DirectorEarth System Science Center and AssociateProfessor of Geosciences.The Pennsylvania State University, Director,Earth System Science Center and Professor ofGeosciences.

Current ResearchClimate evolution throughout Earth history.The role of vegetation-climate feedback in climate change.Application of ocean general circulation models to study earthhistory.Coupled global and regional high resolution climate models tostudy past and future climate.

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1998 Eastern Section MeetingAmerican Associationof Petroleum Geologists

October 7 - 10, 1998 • Columbus, OhioHosted by: The Ohio Geological Society & The Ohio Geological Survey

Field trips to Serpent Mound and Sylvania QuarryGuest programs • Deal room • Seismic seminar

Earth Science Teachers' program

PROPOSED SESSIONS:• Sequence Stratigraphy-Applications to Explo-

ration & Development• Enhanced Recovery Opportunities/Case Studies• Regional Aspects of the Knox Unconformity• New Play Concepts in Mature Basins• Redeveloping Old Fields• Knox Field Studies• 3D Seismic Applications & Opportunities• Case Histories & Solutions for Environmental

Problems• Silurian Reef Plays

• Evaluation & Prediction of Stratigraphic traps• Geological Aspects of Horizontal Drilling• Exploitation of Fractured Reservoirs• Coalbed Methane in the Eastern U'.S.• Formation Evaluation Technology & Techniques• Interpretation of Structural Plays• Strategies for Successas an Eastern Independent• Historical Retrospect of Eastern Plays/Fields/

People• Mother Nature-Our Environmental Ally• Advancements in Eastern Coal/Minerals

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27th Annual MeetingRamada University Hotel

Columbus, OH Oct. 7-10, 1998General Chair

lorry Wickstrom, Ohio Geological Survey4383 Fountain Square Dr.

Columbus, OH 43224-1362e-mail: larry.wickstrom@dnr.state.oh.us • ph: (614) 265-6598

Hosted by:Ohio Geological SocietyOhio Geological Survey

Technical Program ChairSteve Zody, Zody Geoscience

P.O. Box 921Wooster, OH 44691

e-mail: zodyoil@aol.com • ph: (330) 262-4323

EXHIBIT SPACE will be available throughout the meeting.Contact: Chuck Lowe, Consultant3635 Rome Corners Rd.Galena, OH 43021(614) 965-2338

SPONSORSHIPS - Sponsor a session, coffee break, event, room, or entertainment.Contact: Pete MacKenzie, CGAS Exploration, Inc.4770 Indianola Ave.Box 14981Columbus, OH 43214(614) 888-9588

DEAL ROOM - space will be available to sell/buy prospects, properties, venture opportunities.Contact: John Forman, CGAS Exploration, Inc.4770 Indianola Ave.Box 14981Columbus, OH 43214(614) 888-9588

Visit the '98 Eastern Section meeting website at:http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/odnr/geo_survey/aapg98.htm

PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER COUNCIL

PTTC Focused Technology Workshop

Advanced Technologies for Managing Water Production in Wells

Hosted by:The Ohio Geological Society and ODNR, Division of Geological Survey

An overabundance of produced water - and the economics of disposing of it - is one of the leading reasons many wellsare plugged in the Appalachian basin each year. This workshop will focus on new technologies that are being used tolower the water-to-hydrocarbon ratio and/or lower the costs of disposing produced water. The presentations will betechnical explorations of the new technologies and applied case histories - not sales talks. This workshop will be usefulfor engineers, 'operators, geologists, and production staff. The preliminary schedule of topics includes:

y Overview of Water Production Problems

y Prevailing Appalachian Basin Water Handling Techniques

y Shutting-Off Water Zones with Polymers

y The Downhole Water Sink - Dual Completion Method of Production

y Above-Production Disposal and Below-Production Disposal Systems

y Deeper Completion Technique to Lower Water/Oil Ratio

y The Regulatory View of Applying New Water Disposal/Reduction Technologies

DatelTime: March 10, 1998 - Registration/Coffee 8-9AM, Workshop 9AM-4:30PM

Location: Hyatt Regency Columbus - The OOGA Winter Meeting will be held March 11 & 12 at the same place.

For More Information: Larry Wickstrom, ODNR, Division of Geological Survey (614) 265-6598

ADVANCE REGISTRATION FORM PTTC Focused Technology Workshop - March 10, 1998

Cost: $75.00 Before March 6; $90.00 After March 6 - includes all workshop materials, breaks, and lunch

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1. GSA N-C Section Management Board Breakfast March 19

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3. Annual Banquet. March 19

4. AWG Breakfast March 20

5. GSA N-C Campus Reps Breakfast March 20

6. NAGT Luncheon March 20

WORKSHOPS

1. Leamlng from the Fossil Record March 20

2. ESSTEP-Computer-Based Technologies March 21

3. NAGT Workshop on Geoscience Teaching March 21

PIILD TRIPS

1. Field Excursion to a Longwall Coal Mine Marcll 18

2. Field Excursion to an Underground Salt Mine March 18

3. Hydrogeology 01AcId Mine Dralnage March 21

4. Quatemary Geology, E. Margin of Scioto Lobe March 21

5. Penna-Carboniferous 01Athens County March 21

6. Geology along the Towpath: Stones of the Canals March 21

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. Janssens, A, 1970, Guidebook to the Middle Devonian rocks of North-Central Ohio, 30 p. ($2.00)

Kahle, C.F., and Floyd J.C., 1972, Geology of Silurian rocks, northwestern Ohio: Field Trip GuideBook for First Annual Meeting, Eastern Section American Association of Petroleum Geologists,Columbus, Ohio 91 p. ($6.00)

Ohio Geological Society, 1977, Seminar on industrial self-help programs for natural gas supplies, 55p., 15 figs. 1 table. ($3.00)

Ohio Geological Society, 1985, Clinton sandstone papers presented at the Ohio Oil and GasAssociation Winter Meetings 1961 to 1978 (Abridged reprint of 1980 volume), 228 p. ($20.00)

Ohio Geological Society, 1985, The new Clinton collection - 1985, 2nd printing, 243 p. Also includedin this edition is the Ohio Geological Society, 1986 transcript: Deeper Clinton-Medina drilling insoutheastern Ohio, from an Ohio Geological Society meeting held March 24, 1986 in Marietta, Ohio,14 p. ($20.00) .

Ohio Geological Society, 1987, Principles of seismic exploration, a collection of papers from a seminarpresented at the 1987 AAPG Eastern Section Meeting, Columbus, Ohio. (Out of print)

Ohio Geological Society, 1987, Computer-aided analysis of geologic data, a collection of papers froma seminar presented at the 1987 AAPG Eastern Section Meeting, Columbus, Ohio. ($12.00)

Shearrow, G.G., 1987, Maps and cross sections ofthe Cambrian and Lower Ordovician of central Ohio,31 p. 8 plates. ($10.00)

Ohio Geological Society, 1993, An update on Ohio's subsurface geology: Proceedings from the October1993 symposium meeting held in Canton, Ohio. 11 papers, unbound. ($20.00)

Shafer, W.E., editor, 1994, The Ohio Geological Society Anthology, the Morrow County, Ohio "OilBoom" 1961 - 1967 and the Cambro-Ordovician reservoir of central Ohio. 452 p. ($55.00)

Ohio Geological Society, 1994, Major natural gas plays of the Appalachian basin and surroundingareas: Proceedings from the October 1994 symposium meeting held in Canton, Ohio. 11 papers.($20.00)

Ohio Geological Society, 1995, Structural influences on oil and gas reservoirs: Proceedings from theOctober 1997 symposium meeting held in Canton, Ohio. 13 papers. ($20.00) (Out of print)

Ohio Geological Society, 1996, Enhanced recovery - historical development and future potential inOhio and the Appalachian Basin, Integration of geology and geophysics in exploration: Proceedingsfrom the October 1996 symposium meeting held in Akron, Ohio. 16 papers. ($20.00)

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Geographix Forum - Wednesday, February 18, 1998PTTC Meeting-March 10, 1998,'OOGAWinter Meeting Kickoff Reception - March 10, 1998@7:00p.m.OOGA WinterMeeting-March 11 & 12,1998lOGS Luncheon Meeting - March 25, 1998

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Geographix ForumKeynote Speaker - Doug Ward

This meeting is open to all GeoGraphix clients andany interested exploration and production professionals.

When: Wednesday, February 18, 1998Where: Raddison Hotel, Columbus North

4900 Sinclair Road, Columbus, OHTime: 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

To RSVP Call: 1-800-296-0596

AAPGNoticeIf you are not an AAPG member, now is the time to join. Call John L. Forman@ (614) 781-3215 for more details or a membership application.

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February, 1998 Issue Note: OGS will hold a luncheon meeting on March25,1998 at the Granville Inn.