Keywords:
Sedimentary basins.
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Electronic books.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
Pages:
1 online resource (258 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
9783030218744
Series Statement:
Regional Geology Reviews Series
URL:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/geomar/detail.action?docID=5888920
Language:
English
Note:
Intro -- Preface -- Part I: Sedimentary Basins, Petroleum Resources and Reservoirs in the Arabian Plate -- Part II: Geophysics and Structural Styles -- Part III: Hydrology, Hydrogeology and Water Resources -- Contents -- Sedimentary Basins, Petroleum Resources and Reservoirs in the Arabian Plate -- 1 High-Resolution Stratigraphic Architectures, Facies Anatomies of the Lower Cretaceous Biyadh and Shu'aiba Formations, and Their Implications on Platform Evolution and Global Correlation -- Abstract -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Geological Setting -- 1.3 Methodology and Data Sets -- 1.4 Facies Description -- 1.5 Sequence Stratigraphy -- 1.5.1 Introduction -- 1.5.2 Biyadh and Shu'aiba Sequence Stratigraphy -- 1.6 Late Barremian Sequence -- 1.7 Lower Aptian Sequence 1 (S1) -- 1.8 Lower Aptian Sequence 2 (S2) -- 1.9 Lower Aptian Sequence 3 (S3) -- 1.10 Lower Aptian Sequences 4-6 (S4-S6) -- 1.11 Lower Aptian Sequence 7(S7) -- 1.12 Lower Aptian Sequence 8 (S8) -- 1.13 Upper Aptian Sequences 9 and 10 (S9 and S10) -- 1.13.1 Parasequences -- 1.14 Parasequences in Biyadh Formation -- 1.15 Parasequences in Shu'aiba Formation -- 1.16 Discussion -- 1.16.1 Barremian Versus Aptian Sequence Stratigraphy -- 1.16.2 Shu'aiba Formation Hierarchy and Platform Evolution -- 1.16.3 Maximum Flooding Surfaces -- 1.16.4 Anatomy of the Shu'aiba Formation Platform -- 1.17 Facies Anatomy of HFS 3 (S3) -- 1.18 Facies Anatomy of HFS 4 (S4) -- 1.19 Facies Anatomy of HFS 5 (S5) -- 1.20 Facies Anatomy of HFS 6 (S6) -- 1.21 Facies Anatomy of HFS 7 (S7) -- 1.22 Facies Anatomy of HFS 8 (S8) -- 1.23 Facies Anatomy of HFS's 9 and 10 (S9 and S10) -- 1.23.1 Global Correlation -- 1.23.2 3rd-Order Barremian Sequence (Biyadh Formation) -- 1.23.3 3rd-Order Early Aptian Shu'aiba Sequence 1 -- 1.23.4 3rd-Order Early Aptian Shu'aiba Sequence 2 -- 1.23.5 3rd-Order Early Aptian Shu'aiba Sequence 3.
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1.23.6 3rd-Order Late Aptian Shu'aiba Sequence 4 -- 1.23.7 Implication and Significance of Global Correlations -- 1.24 Conclusions -- References -- 2 The Lower Cretaceous Chouf Sandstone of Lebanon: A Regional Reservoir Level in the Levant? -- Abstract -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Data Base and Methods Used in This Study -- 2.3 Stratigraphy and Structure of Lebanon -- 2.4 Detailed Lithostratigraphic Description of the Immediate Pre- and Post-Chouf Formations -- 2.5 Chouf Sandstone Formation: Lithology, Sedimentology and Provenance -- 2.6 Geochronological Data from the Chouf Formation -- 2.7 The Isopach Map of the Chouf Formation: Is It the Chouf Formation a Syn-rift Unit? -- 2.8 The Chouf Petroleum Play and Its Regional Proven Analogues -- 2.9 Geodynamic Context of the Syn-rift Lower Cretaceous Clastics in the Broader Region -- 2.10 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 3 Seismic Tectono-Stratigraphy and Hydrocarbon Implications of Lowstand Deep Marine Oligo-Miocene Siliciclastic Reservoirs in the Northern Levant Basin -- Abstract -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Deep Water Clastics Hydrocarbon Importance -- 3.3 Geotectonic Setting and Basin Evolution -- 3.4 Regional Tertiary Stratigraphy and Depositional Environments -- 3.5 Eocene -- 3.6 Oligocene -- 3.7 Lower Miocene (Aquitanian-Burdigalian) -- 3.8 Middle Miocene (Langhian-Serravallian) -- 3.9 Upper Miocene (Tortonian-Messinian) -- 3.10 Datasets and Methods -- 3.11 Seismic Lines Analyses -- 3.11.1 E-W Central Area Lines B, C and D -- 3.11.1.1 Seismic Tectonics -- 3.11.2 Seismic Sequence Stratigraphy -- 3.11.2.1 Oligocene -- 3.11.3 Lower Miocene -- 3.11.4 Middle-Upper Miocene -- 3.11.5 WNW-ESE Southern Area Line A -- 3.11.5.1 Seismic Tectonics -- 3.11.6 Seismic Sequence Stratigraphy -- 3.11.6.1 Oligocene -- 3.11.7 Lower Miocene -- 3.11.8 Middle-Upper Miocene -- 3.11.9 E-W Northern Area Line E.
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3.11.9.1 Seismic Tectonics -- 3.11.10 Seismic Sequence Stratigraphy -- 3.11.10.1 Oligocene -- 3.11.11 Lower Miocene -- 3.11.12 Middle-Upper Miocene -- 3.11.13 Western Area N-S Lines F and G -- 3.11.13.1 Seismic Tectonics -- 3.11.14 Seismic Sequence Stratigraphy -- 3.11.14.1 Oligocene -- 3.11.15 Lower Miocene -- 3.11.16 Middle-Upper Miocene -- 3.11.17 N-S Central Area Line H -- 3.11.17.1 Seismic Tectonics -- 3.11.18 Seismic Sequence Stratigraphy -- 3.11.18.1 Oligocene -- 3.11.19 Lower Miocene -- 3.11.20 Middle-Upper Miocene -- 3.11.21 N-S Eastern Area Line I -- 3.11.21.1 Seismic Tectonics -- 3.11.22 Seismic Sequence Stratigraphy -- 3.11.22.1 Oligocene -- 3.11.23 Lower Miocene -- 3.11.24 Middle-Upper Miocene -- 3.11.25 Seismic Sequence Boundaries-Global-Eustatic Cycle Calibration -- 3.11.26 Results and Discussions -- 3.11.26.1 Tectono-Sedimentary and Reservoir Distribution Modelling -- 3.11.26.2 Oligocene -- 3.11.26.3 Lower Miocene -- 3.11.27 Middle-Upper Miocene -- 3.12 Conclusions -- Aknowledgements -- References -- 4 Source-to-Sink Analysis of the Plio-Pleistocene Deposits in the Suez Rift (Egypt) -- Abstract -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 The Suez Rift -- 4.3 Data and Method -- 4.4 Sink: Sedimentary Budget for the Plio-Pleistocene -- 4.4.1 Stratigraphic Architecture and Age Model -- 4.4.2 Lithology and Paleogeography Evolution -- 4.4.3 Isopach Maps and Sediment Supply -- 4.5 Source: Geomorphological Characteristics -- 4.5.1 Alluvial to Fan Delta Systems -- 4.5.2 Catchment Areas -- 4.5.3 Predicting the Sediment Supply and Discharge -- 4.5.4 Estimating the Plio-Pleistocene Relief, Catchment Size and Uplift Rate -- 4.6 Discussion -- 4.6.1 The Pliocene Revolution? -- 4.6.2 Additional Feedbacks -- 4.6.3 Limits of the Approach -- 4.7 Conclusion -- References -- Geophysics and Structural Styles.
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5 The Southern Atlas Front in Tunisia: Regional-Scale Geometry and Structural Evolution -- Abstract -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Geological Setting -- 5.2.1 Structural Pattern -- 5.2.2 Generalized Lithostratigraphy of the Southern Atlas Domain -- 5.3 The Northern Chotts Range Structure -- 5.3.1 Geologic Field Data and Structural Analysis -- 5.3.1.1 Zemlet El Beidha-Jebel Haidoudi Structure -- 5.3.1.2 Bir Oum Ali-Hachichina Structure -- 5.3.2 Subsurface Structural Data -- 5.4 Sequential Restorations of the Southern Tethyan Rift Margin of Tunisia -- 5.5 Amount of Mesozoic Extension Rate in the Chotts Basin -- 5.6 Discussion and Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 6 U-Pb Zircon Geochronology and Geochemistry of Some Plutonic Rocks from the Afif Terrane of Saudi Arabia, Arabian Shield: Implications for Crustal Evolution -- Abstract -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Geology Background and Petrography -- 6.3 Analytical Techniques -- 6.4 Results -- 6.4.1 U-Pb Geochronology -- 6.4.2 Whole-Rock Geochemistry -- 6.5 Discussion -- 6.5.1 Tectonic Stetting -- 6.5.2 Petrogenetic Evaluation -- 6.6 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 7 Aeromagnetic Data Investigation of Al-Shamiyya Area, North East of Makkah Quadrangle, Saudi Arabia -- Abstract -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Geology of the Study Area -- 7.2.1 Syn-Tectonic Intrusions -- 7.2.2 Post-tectonic Precambrian Intrusive Rocks -- 7.2.3 Late-Tectonic Precambrian Intrusive Rocks -- 7.2.4 Syn to (Early) Late-Tectonic Intrusive Rocks -- 7.2.5 Tertiary Rocks -- 7.3 Structural Setting -- 7.4 Aeromagnetic Data Analysis -- 7.4.1 3D Euler Deconvolution with Unprescribed Structural Index -- 7.5 Magnitude Magnetic Transforms -- 7.6 Edge Enhancement Using Normalized Standard Deviation -- 7.7 Pseudogravity -- 7.8 Conclusions -- References -- Hydrology, Hydrogeology and Water Resources.
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8 Groundwater Contamination of Wadi Haliy Area, Southwestern Arabian Shield, Saudi Arabia -- Abstract -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.1.1 Objective and Scope of the Present Study -- 8.1.2 Materials and Methods -- 8.1.3 Climate Conditions and Air Masses -- 8.1.4 Geologic Setting -- 8.2 Groundwater Chemistry -- 8.2.1 Groundwater Aquifer -- 8.2.2 Major Ions of Groundwaters -- 8.2.3 Heavy Metals Contents of Groundwater -- 8.2.3.1 Lead (Pb) -- 8.2.3.2 Arsenic (As) -- 8.2.3.3 Mercury (Hg) -- 8.2.3.4 Cadmium (Cd) -- 8.2.3.5 Copper (Cu) -- 8.2.3.6 Uranium (U) -- 8.3 Summary and Conclusions -- References -- 9 Analysis of Rainfall, Missing Data, Frequency and PMP in Al-Madinah Area, Western Saudi Arabia -- Abstract -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Study Area and Available Data -- 9.3 Methodology -- 9.3.1 Missing Record Estimation Techniques -- 9.3.2 Rainfall Frequency Analysis -- 9.3.2.1 Gamma Distribution -- 9.3.2.2 Generalized Extreme Value (GEV) -- 9.3.3 Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP-24 h) -- 9.4 Results and Discussion -- 9.5 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 10 Hydrochemical Assessment of Groundwater Within the Lower Wadi Ranyah, Western Saudi Arabia Using Multivariate Statistical Technique -- Abstract -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Hydrology and Geology of the Study Area -- 10.3 Materials and Methods -- 10.4 Results and Discussion -- 10.5 Conclusion -- References.
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