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Structural and basin evolution in Miocene time, southwestern Gulf of Suez, Egypt
Neues Jahrbuch für Geologie und Paläontologie - Abhandlungen • 2009
Publication Information
Authors
Ahmed Abd El-Naby; Mohamed Abd El-Aal; Jochen Kuss; Mohamed Boukhary; Aref Lashin
Keywords
Structure, seismic interpretation, facies, basin-evolution, salt ridges, syn-rift sedimentation,
accommodation zone, Gulf of Suez, Egypt
Journal
Neues Jahrbuch für Geologie und Paläontologie - Abhandlungen
Publisher
www.schweizerbart.de
Volume
251/3
Issue
Not Available
Pages
331–353
publication.type
International
Paper Link
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Supplementary Materials
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Abstract
Seismic-facies analysis and the subsurface tectonic evolution of the Western Sub-Basin (WSB) of the Gulf of Suez, Egypt, were studied by seismic reflection data of 45 seismic lines. Eight of these lines were selected to illustrate the structural framework and depositional history of the
WSB supported by the composition, velocity and vertical seismic profile (VSP) logs of ten wells.
The analysis of two way time (TWT) structure-contour maps and rose diagrams revealed that the
Miocene strata are dissected by NE-SW trending faults of the Morgan Accommodation Zone (MAZ).
North of this zone, a general dip towards the northeast is recognized, south of this zone, the regional
dip is towards the southwest. The complex structural framework was the main factor controlling
facies changes of the syn-depositional Miocene units along the study area.
WSB supported by the composition, velocity and vertical seismic profile (VSP) logs of ten wells.
The analysis of two way time (TWT) structure-contour maps and rose diagrams revealed that the
Miocene strata are dissected by NE-SW trending faults of the Morgan Accommodation Zone (MAZ).
North of this zone, a general dip towards the northeast is recognized, south of this zone, the regional
dip is towards the southwest. The complex structural framework was the main factor controlling
facies changes of the syn-depositional Miocene units along the study area.