Note: Intro -- Foreword -- Contents -- About the Editors -- Editorial -- Lithosphere Architecture -- 1 Crustal and Upper Mantle Structures Beneath the Arabian Shield and Red Sea -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Seismotectonics and Seismic Structures -- Methodology -- Data Collection and Validation -- Teleseismic Travel Time Tomography -- Receiver Functions -- Teleseismic Shear Wave Splitting -- Regional and Far-Regional Surface Wave Modeling -- Data Analysis and Results -- Teleseismic Travel Time Tomography -- Resolution Tests -- Modeling of Surface Wave Dispersion -- Mantle Anisotropy from Shear-Wave Splitting -- Discussion and Conclusions -- Crustal Structures -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Reservoirs, Conduits and Fluids -- 2 Architectural and Hydraulic Characteristics of Fault Zones in the Mesozoic Carbonate Formations of Central and Eastern Saudi Arabia -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Stratigraphic Setting -- Lithostratigraphic Sequences -- Unconformities -- Stratigraphic Seals -- Structural Setting -- Hydrogeologic Setting -- Hydrocarbon Systems -- Pressure and Thermal Regimes and Systems -- Pressure Regimes and Systems -- Overpressure Generation Mechanisms -- Spatial Distribution of Overpressures -- Thermal Regimes -- Anomalies in the Pressure and Thermal Systems -- An Integrated Thermo-Pressure Model -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 3 Optimal Aquifers and Reservoirs for CCS and EOR in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: An Overview -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Geological Setting -- Water Dominant Sector (Non-Hydrocarbon Prolific Area) -- Hydrocarbon Dominant Sector -- Long Term CO2 Sequestration -- Climatic Implications and Economic Perspectives -- Discussion -- Conclusions -- References. , 4 Tectonostratigraphic Study of Carbonate Breccias (Calciturbidites) in the Upper Triassic Baluti Formation (Northern Iraq): New Insights on Tethyan Geodynamics -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Geologic Setting -- Characteristics of the Breccias -- Facies Associations -- FA1 Hemipelagic Turbidites -- FA2 Debris Flow -- FA3 Slump Turbidite/Debrites -- Interpretation of Depositional Model -- Slope Turbidites/Hemipelagic System -- FA2 Debris Flow System -- FA3 Slump Turbidite/Debrites System -- Tectonogentic/Diagenetic Relationships -- Insights on Geodynamics -- Upper Permian-Lower Triassic (Start Opening of the Neo-Tethys) -- Middle Triassic-Upper Triassic (Carnian-Norian) (Extensional Tectonics) -- Upper Triassic, Rhaetian (Progressive Extensional Stage, Carbonate Ramp) -- Conclusion -- References -- Tectonic Styles: From Rifts and Salt Tectonics to Foreland Inversions and Thrust Tectonics -- 5 Structural and Stratigraphic Architecture of the Corinth Rift (Greece): An Integrated Onshore to Offshore Basin-Scale Synthesis -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Geodynamic Setting -- Pre-rift Fabrics and Rift Pattern -- Onshore Stratigraphic Architecture -- Updated Syn-rift Description -- Age Model -- Offshore Seismic Stratigraphy -- Upper Group -- Middle and Lower Groups -- Comparison with Surrounding Basins -- Lower Group and Equivalent Strata -- Middle Group and Equivalent Strata -- Upper Group and Equivalent Strata -- Rift Architecture and Subsidence -- Western Domain -- Central Domain -- Eastern and Easternmost Domains -- Fault Birth and Death -- Late Faults and Present Day Active Faults -- Subsidence and Sedimentation Rates -- Stratigraphic Architecture and Rifting Scenario -- Syn-rift 1 -- Rift Initiation ca. 5.3 Ma -- Rift Widening ca. 5.3-3.0 Ma -- Rift Climax ca. 3.0-2.6 Ma -- Northward Fault Migration ca. 2.6-0.8 Ma. , Syn-rift 2: Southern Margin Uplift, Basin Axis Rapid Subsidence ca. 0.8-Present Day -- Discussion -- East to West Onshore Correlation -- Onshore to Offshore Correlation -- Age Model -- Fault and Rift Dynamics -- Inherited Structure and Geodynamic -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 6 Styles of Salt Tectonics in the Sab'atayn Basin, Onshore Yemen -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Geological Setting and Regional Structure -- Stratigraphy of the Sab'atayn Basin -- Data Sets and Methodology -- Seismic Expression of the Stratigraphy and Interpretation Challenges on Vintage 2D Seismic Data -- Salt Tectonics Styles Interpreted on 2D Seismic Reflection Data: Observations and Interpretations -- Map-View Distribution of Salt Tectonics Styles -- Temporal Evolution of Salt Tectonics -- Record of Extensional Deformational Stages in the Basement -- Discussion -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 7 The Effect of the Palmyra Trough and Mesozoic Structures on the Levant Margin and on the Evolution of the Levant Restraining Bend -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Regional Geology -- Main Tectonic Provinces -- Palmyrides Ranges -- Jhar Fault -- The Central Levant Margin -- Current Crustal Configuration -- Tectono-Stratigraphic Evolution -- Pre-Neogene History of the Levant Region -- Neogene History of the Levant Region -- Analogue Models -- Materials and Scaling -- Modelling Parameters -- Results -- Simple Transpressive Experiment -- Experiments with Pre-existing Faults -- Discussion -- Reactivation of Pre-existing Structures -- Comparison with the Central Levant Margin -- The Relationship Between the Palmyrides and the Levant Margin -- Impact on the Evolution of the LFS -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 8 Tectonic Style and Structural Features of Alpine-Himalayan Orogeny in Central Arabia -- Abstract -- Introduction. , Geologic Setting -- Methodology -- Results -- The East Arabian Block -- Majma'ah Fault Zone -- Artawiyah Depression -- Fault-Related Folds -- Basin-and-Dome of the Sulaiy Formation -- Fracture Analysis and Stresses -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 9 Fast-Track 2D Seismic Processing While Drilling to Ameliorate Foothills Exploration and Optimize Well Trajectory: An Example from the Central Kurdistan Region of Iraq -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Geological Setting -- Pre-Drill Seismic Processing and Interpretation -- First Well Leg Drilling -- The Jurassic Section-12 ¼″ Phase -- The Triassic Section-8 ½″ Phase -- Seismic Re-Processing and Re-Interpretation -- Second Well Leg Drilling -- Discussion -- Seismic processing workflow and its place in foothills exploration sequence -- Intense and Localized Shortening -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 10 Erratum to: Lithosphere Dynamics and Sedimentary Basins of the Arabian Plate and Surrounding Areas -- Erratum to:& -- #6 -- F. Roure et al. (eds.), Lithosphere Dynamics and Sedimentary Basins of the Arabian Plate and Surrounding Areas, Frontiers in Earth Sciences, DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-44726-1.