Growth Faulting, Associated Geologic Hazards, Economic & Regulatory Impact, and Methods of Investigation for the Houston, Texas Area
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1 Growth Faulting, Associated Geologic Hazards, Economic & Regulatory Impact, and Methods of Investigation for the Houston, Texas Area GSA / AEG-Tx Growth Fault Symposium Texas A&M University, College Station, Tx March 16, 2004 Rev
2 Michael D. Campbell, P.G., P.H. and M. David Campbell, P.G. M. D. Campbell and Associates Houston, Texas and Mustafa Saribudak, P.G., Ph.D. Environmental Geophysics Associates Spring, Texas 2
3 Introduction 1) Summary of a report for the Institute of Environmental Technology (IET) (see: 2) IET formed in the early 1990 s to train outof-work geologists, geophysicists, and engineers from the depressed oil & gas industry of the late 1980s for working in the environmental industry. Almost 400 graduated from IET Program. 3
4 Introduction (Con t) 3) This investigation originated out of interest in trying a new concept in applying GPR in the Houston area to identify growth faults in the shallow subsurface. 4) Can t interprept growth faults near the surface until their characteristics and likely origins are better known at depth. 5) The technical literature on associated topics is voluminous. 4
5 Introduction (Con t) 6) What are factors at depth that could affect surface faulting? Our review of the literature suggests: A. Basin Loading B. Basement Response and/or C. Regional Faults D. Salt Domes, Wedges, & Ridges E. Surface Subsidence F. Other Factors 5
6 Regional & Local Relationships The Regional Faults Passing Through the Houston Region 6
7 Regional & Local Relationships 7
8 Regional & Local Relationships Salt Domes, Wedges, & Ridges 8
9 Regional & Local Relationships 9
10 Regional & Local Relationships 10
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13 Regional & Local Relationships Triggers of Houston Area Faulting? 13
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15 Surface Faulting Cause and /or Trigger? Still no general consensus: 1) Load-induced crustal warping below Louann Salt that affect regional faults. 2) Movement of Salt domes, ridges, & associated soft structures (troughs) creating deep & shallow faulting. 3) Surface subsidence as a result of fluid extraction within Chicot & Evangeline aquifers & within oil & gas reservoirs at depth. 15
16 Growth Faults Foster Geologic Hazards? Yes! In the Gulf Coast, Houston area. What are the associated GeoHazards? 1) Impacts building foundations, roads, bridges, airport runways, etc. 2) Presence of radionuclides in Houston area ground water, 16
17 Growth Faults Foster Geologic Hazards? 17
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19 Growth Faults Foster Geologic Hazards? 19
20 Growth Faults Foster Geologic Hazards? 20
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22 Growth Faults Foster Geologic Hazards? 22
23 Growth Faults Foster Geologic Hazards? 23
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25 Growth Faults Foster Geologic Hazards? 3) Natural gas in Evangeline aquifer, gas wells, and gas-storage areas, 25
26 Gas in Evangeline Aquifer 26
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28 Gas in Evangeline Aquifer 28
29 Gas in Evangeline Aquifer Some 29
30 Gas in Evangeline Aquifer Substantial 30
31 Gas in Evangeline Aquifer 31
32 Gas in Evangeline Aquifer 32
33 Growth Faults Foster Geologic Hazards? 4) Pipeline Integrity: hydrocarbon & drinking-water mainlines, 33
34 Growth Faults Foster Geologic Hazards? 34
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36 Growth Faults Foster Geologic Hazards? 36
37 Growth Faults Foster Geologic Hazards? 5) Landfills, permitted & unpermitted, & Superfund sites, active & de-listed. 37
38 Growth Faults Foster Geologic Hazards? 38
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40 Economic Impact of Faulting & Subsidence 1) Structural damage to homes along known faults. 2) Foundation repair industry thrives in Houston. 3) Structural damage to public facilities, e.g. freeways, highways, bridges, railroads, storm and sanitary sewers, etc. In 1973, more than 95 miles of active fault zones in Houston area. Additional faults found since. Fault damage costs are often lumped in with costs attributed to subsidence damage. 40
41 Economic Impact of Faulting & Subsidence Radionuclides & Hydrocarbons: Health Impact? 1) Extra lab costs for monitoring MCLs 2) Extra vigilance required in monitoring Other Impacts 1) Contamination lawsuits: real or imagined, 2) Re-leveling drainage to minimize flooding, 3) Real-estate transfers & full disclosure, 4) New TX regulations require investigations to conducted by licensed geoscientists. 41
42 Regulatory Impact of Faulting & Subsidence Landfills Texas Administrative Code 1) Geological Faults: Part ) Soils & Liner Quality: Part ) Fault Areas: Part Wastewater Treatment Facilities 1) Location Standards: Part ) Definitions: Part Ground-Water Use 1) Subsidence District Creation 2) Increased Use of Surface Water 42
43 Methods of Shallow Fault Investigation 43
44 Methods of Shallow Fault Investigation 44
45 Methods of Surface Fault Investigation 45
46 Methods of Surface Fault Investigation In 1991, Norman and Elsbury provided a summary of their experience over many years of monitoring and investigating growth faults in the Houston area. Here are a few: 1) Typical fault movement: 0.5 in/yr. 2) Rates of movement fairly uniform. 3) Faults are normal-slip. No strike slip? 46
47 Methods of Surface Fault Investigation 4) By 1991, no systematic effort had been made to trace most of the known faults to their terminations. 5) Deep faults identified by previous oil & gas exploration may be useful. 6) Near-surface dip is about 70 degrees. 7) Extensional strain may allow vertical movement of fluids. 8) The Long Point, Brittmoore, & Woodgate faults are termed regional contemporaneous growth faults. 47
48 Methods of Surface Fault Investigation 9) A 1986 neighborhood survey indicated 243 structures, mostly homes, rested on the zone of disturbance of the Long Point Fault. 10) The Long Point Fault has been active, at least intermittently, for the 1.5 million years since Horizon F in the lower Lissie Formation was deposited. 11) The Conroe Fault is part of a deep regional fault system involved in an oil and gas field with a displacement of about 500 ft at a depth of 5,000 ft. 48
49 The Faulting Subsidence Issue Many Issues still need to be explored: 1) Compartmentalization of faults? 2) Persistence of confining pressure? 3) Distribution of stress & strain? 4) Relationship between salt domes & deep faults w/ shallow faults? 49
50 The Faulting Subsidence Issue 50
51 The Faulting Subsidence Issue 51
52 The Faulting Subsidence Issue Solutions will come from: 1) Monitoring in situ strain gauges at critical locations monitored over extended periods. Also, Hockley Station. 2) Monitoring potentiometric surface in selected areas over extended periods. 3) Mapping subsurface (upper 3,000 ft.) Who will do the above? Who will use results? U.S.G.S. providing support & guidance to local university graduate research programs? 52
53 A Tool for Shallow Fault Investigation The Umbrella Concept? 53
54 A Tool for Shallow Fault Investigation But first, field calibrations! 54
55 A Tool for Shallow Fault Investigation GPR Profile 1: Iowa Colony 55
56 A Tool for Shallow Fault Investigation GPR Profile 1: Iowa Colony 56
57 A Tool for Shallow Fault Investigation GPR Profile 1: Iowa Colony 57
58 A Tool for Shallow Fault Investigation GPR Profile 1: Iowa Colony Another Calibration. A GPR Profile over grassy area next to highway: 58
59 A Tool for Shallow Fault Investigation GPR Profile 2: Quail Valley 59
60 A Tool for Shallow Fault Investigation GPR Profile 2: Quail Valley 60
61 A Tool for Shallow Fault Investigation GPR Profile 2: Quail Valley 61
62 A Tool for Shallow Fault Investigation GPR Profile 2: Quail Valley 62
63 A Tool for Shallow Fault Investigation GPR Profile 3: Eureka Heights 63
64 A Tool for Shallow Fault Investigation GPR Profile 3: Eureka Heights 64
65 A Tool for Shallow Fault Investigation GPR Profile 3: Eureka Heights 65
66 A Tool for Shallow Fault Investigation GPR Profile 4: Willow Creek 66
67 A Tool for Shallow Fault Investigation GPR Profile 4: Willow Creek 67
68 A Tool for Shallow Fault Investigation GPR Profile 4: Willow Creek 68
69 A Tool for Shallow Fault Investigation GPR Profile 4: Willow Creek 69
70 A Tool for Shallow Fault Investigation GPR Profile 4: Willow Creek 70
71 A Tool for Shallow Fault Investigation GPR Profile 4: Willow Creek 71
72 A Tool for Shallow Fault Investigation GPR Profile 4: Willow Creek 72
73 A Tool for Shallow Fault Investigation GPR Profile 5: Hazard Street 73
74 A Tool for Shallow Fault Investigation GPR Profile 5: Hazard Street 74
75 A Tool for Shallow Fault Investigation GPR Profile 5: Hazard Street 75
76 A Tool for Shallow Fault Investigation GPR Profile 6: Long Point 76
77 A Tool for Shallow Fault Investigation GPR Profile 6: Long Point 77
78 A Tool for Shallow Fault Investigation GPR Profile 6: Long Point 78
79 A Tool for Shallow Fault Investigation GPR Profile 6: Long Point 79
80 A Tool for Shallow Fault Investigation GPR Profile 6: Long Point 80
81 Conclusions & Recommendations 1) Field research is needed to determine the presence and impact of growth faults in the urban and suburban areas of Houston, Texas & environs. 2) U.S.G.S. should be tasked to lead the research & to resume the systematic mapping of growth faults in the area. 3) A GeoHazard Rating Scale needs to be developed, defined and implemented by U.S.G.S. 81
82 Conclusions & Recommendations 4) Fault maps should become part of county flood plain maps. 5) U.S.G.S. research could guide & support geoscience graduate work within universities. 6) GPR is an effective & inexpensive tool to locate growth faults that cross streets, highways & other areas covered by an umbrella of pavement in the Houston, Texas area. 82
83 Report Availability The interum report on which this presentation was based will be available on the IET Web site. For access to this report, please send us an requesting the link to: The comprehensive bibliography generated by this research is available at: 83
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