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Houston Geological Society Bulletin
Abstract
Abstract: A Composite Plate Tectonic and Basin Dynamic Model for the Gulf of Mexico, Using
an Integration of Potential Fields and Geologic Data Sets
By
1Tellus Division, Robertson Research
International Limited, Llandudno, North Wales, United Kingdom
2Fugro-LCT Interpretation Services,
Houston, TX
Understanding the tectonic history of the Gulf of Mexico
Basin is essential in extending our knowledge of source
rock and reservoir distribution into frontier areas. An advanced
exploration
program based on integrating tectonics,
geophysics
,
geochemistry and sedimentology using Geographical
Information System (GIS) technology has been developed to
identify new play fairways and to extend existing play concepts.
Initially this program creates a digital tectonostratigraphic database for the region. Integration of potential field data with geological data provides detailed structural and geological coverage. Enhancements of potential field data define salt geometry and distribution and distinguishes between structural features. In concert, these data create a “paleo-template,” including tectonic elements and oceanic, continental crustal distribution. This “paleo-template” is further evaluated using 2-D mega-regional gravity, magnetic modelling along a suite of basin traverses.
This new interpretation will be used to assess the multitude of alternative evolutionary models and to produce palinspastic basemaps and paleotectonic reconstructions for tectonic and basin modeling.
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