Regional Geology and Tectonics

Volume 2: Phanerozoic Rift Systems and Sedimentary Basins

2nd Edition, Volume 2 - November 1, 2023
Editors: Domenico Chiarella, Nicola Scarselli, Jürgen Adam
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 4 - 6 4 1 3 6 - 6
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Regional Geology and Tectonics, Volume Two: Phanerozoic Rift Systems and Sedimentary Basins, Second Edition, the second volume in a three-volume series, covers Phanerozoic regional geology and tectonics. This new edition features summaries of analogue and theoretical models, with new chapters on deepwater foldbelts and lithospheric extension as well as case studies on volcanic and passive margin basins. Experience in analyzing and assessing rifts— locations where the Earth’s outer shell and crust have been stretched over time by seismic activity—is critical for identifying Earth’s most lucrative hydrocarbon locations in which extraction is both efficient and safe, hence this updated volume is a necessary guide.

Vast compilations of related industry data presented include regional seismic lines and cross sections and summaries of analogue and theoretical models, making this an essential backdrop to the structure and stratigraphy of various geological settings.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Foreword
Chapter 1. The Pannonian Basin: regional geology of a back-arc basin
Abstract
Introduction
Regional geology of the Pannonian Basin based on subsurface datasets
Regional transect A
Regional transect B
Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 2. Structural control on syn-rift sedimentation in rift basins: outcrop analogs for fault architectures and fan-delta geometries, northwestern margin of the Red Sea, Egypt
Abstract
Introduction
Stratigraphy and structure of the northwestern Red Sea
Stratigraphic architecture and sedimentology of the Miocene syn-rift strata
Discussion: models for the structural control on the Miocene fan-delta systems
Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 3. The rifted margin of eastern North America: insights into rifting, igneous activity, and breakup
Abstract
Introduction
Influence of prerift tectonics on rifting and breakup
Rift-basin structure
Timing of rifting in the southern and central segments
Rift-basin evolution: evidence from the Newark Rift Basin
Depositional patterns
Igneous activity during rifting
Timing of the transition from rifting to drifting
Magmatic and tectonic activity during transition from rifting to drifting
Evolution of Eastern North America
Summary
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 4. Neoproterozoic-Early Paleozoic rifting in central southern Laurentia–Zircon U-Pb geochronological evidence from the Devils River Uplift, West Texas, United States
Abstract
Introduction
Regional tectonic setting
Zircon U/Pb geochronology
Devils River Uplift—Cuyania correlatives
Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 5. Observations, predictions, and implications of dynamic topography through space and time
Abstract
Introduction
Observational estimates
Predictions
Case study: Africa
Implications for basin evolution
Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 6. The Songliao basin, China
Abstract
Introduction
Geological setting
Prerift and syn-rift tectonostratigraphic units
Thermal subsidence tectonostratigraphic unit
Foreland foredeep to wedgetop tectonostratigraphic unit
Tectonic drivers of Songliao tectonostratigraphic units
Relationship between tectonostratigraphic units and hydrocarbon occurrence
Summary
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 7. Sequence stratigraphy of rift basins
Abstract
Introduction
Tectonism of rift basins
Stratigraphy of rift basins
Discussion: three-dimensional stratigraphic variability
Conclusions
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 8. Rift basin carbonate platforms
Abstract
Introduction
Gulf of Suez–Red Sea–Gulf of Aden rift system
Lacustrine carbonates in South Atlantic rift margins
Lacustrine carbonates in northeast Atlantic rift basin
Synthesis and conclusions
References
Chapter 9. Dniepr-Donets Basin
Abstract
Introduction
Tectono-stratigraphic successions of the Dniepr-Donets Basin
Salt tectonics in the Dniepr-Donets Basin
Hydrocarbon occurrence in the Dniepr-Donets Basin
Regional tectonic setting of the Dniepr-Donets Basin
References
Chapter 10. Sedimentary basins of the late Mesozoic extensional domain of China and Mongolia
Abstract
Introduction
Basins and structures associated with low-strain extension
Basins and structures associated with high-strain extension
Implications
Acknowledgments
References
Further reading
Chapter 11. Xialiao basin arm of the North China basin: a Paleogene rift basin modified by strike-slip deformation
Abstract
Introduction
Geologic setting
Xialiao basin
Discussion
Failure of the composite pull-apart basin model and the role of TLF in the NCB formation
Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Index

Domenico Chiarella

Dr. Domenico Chiarella is a senior lecturer in sedimentary geology and Director of the MSc in Petroleum Geoscience at the Royal Holloway, University of London. He holds a Ph.D. in sedimentology from the University of Basilicata, Italy. He worked as senior geologist in Norwegian exploration and production companies for 5 years. His expertise is in clastic facies analysis and sedimentology. He has experience from international projects at appraisal, development, and production. His current research interests lies in the understanding of depositional systems and in applying this knowledge to reservoir characterization.

Affiliations and expertise

Senior Lecturer, Department of Earth Sciences, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham, UK

Nicola Scarselli

Nicola Scarselli, PhD, is lecturer at Royal Holloway University. He has over ten years of experience in industry-related research on deepwater passive margins. His expertise includes advanced seismic interpretation from regional studies to reservoir level, mapping of complex 3D structural and stratigraphic traps, calculation and interpretation of seismic attributes as well as post-stack seismic filtering. Dr. Scarselli routinely delivers training courses and lectures in seismic interpretation and petroleum geology to the industry and to postgrad & undergrad students. His research interests comprise structural geology, gravity-driven deformation, seismic geomorphology as well as igneous intrusions and seal bypass systems from analysis of seismic and well data.

Affiliations and expertise

Senior Lecturer, Department of Earth Sciences, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham, UK

Jürgen Adam

Dr. Jürgen Adam has 27 years of professional experience as researcher and lecturer in structural geology, salt tectonics, basin modelling, neotectonics, and geomechanics. Study areas include modern and ancient continental margins, fold-and-thrust belts, and related sedimentary basins. His research focuses on the mechanics of brittle continental deformation at basin-, fault- and fracture scales, on coupled tectonic, climate and sedimentation/erosion processes, on basin modelling and salt tectonics at passive margins, and on the development of innovative physical modelling methods and strain monitoring techniques to support petroleum exploration. He is a member of the Continental Margins Research Group at RHUL and his industry research projects are centered on the simulation of tectonics and sedimentary basin evolution to support hydrocarbon exploration in complex structured sedimentary basins of the North Sea, Atlantic and East Africa margin basins.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, Department of Earth Sciences, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham, UK