Geology/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer questions concerning physical and historical geology, environmental geology/hydrology, environmental consulting, remote sensing/aerial photo interpretation, G&G computer applications, petroleum exploration, drilling, geochemistry, geochemical and microbiological prospecting, 3D reservoir modeling, computer mapping and drilling.I am not a geophysicist.
Experience in the area
I have 24 years experience split between the petroleum and environmental industries. I have served as an expert witness in remote sensing, developmental geologist, exploration geologist, enviromental project manager, and subject matter expert in geology and geophysical software development.
Organizations
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
American Association of Photogrammetrists and Remote Sensing
Education/Credentials
Bachelor and Master of Science
Registered Geologist in State of Texas
Average Ratings
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Recent Answers from Keith Patton
2009-11-10 earthquakes - New Madrid fault line:
Kathie: Here are several maps showing possible building loss or damage due to a 7.7 level quake along the fault zone. http://www.showme.net/~fkeller/quake/maps7.htm http://www.showme.net/~fkeller/quake/maps2
2009-11-05 Geothermal system & high electric bills:
I would run my system and see what it can bring your average indoor temperature down to. Set it at that, then run your GFA system to push it up to the temperature you are comfortable with. I assume you
2009-11-05 North Atlantic Current shutdown:
Actually, I think society in Medieval times would withstand it better than today since most people were on a subsistence level anyway. The plague killed of over 1/3 of the population in some areas but
2009-11-04 North Atlantic Current shutdown:
North East or Central. The drainage of Greenland appears to to to the east, but a large impact would really stir things up. Looking at the diagrams in the article, it looks like a large influx of fresh
2009-11-04 Geothermal system & high electric bills:
What you are calling "geothermal" is what used to be called a heat pump. That is, it uses ground water to cool and heat by using the natural constant temperature of the ground water. Water is pumped
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