2-D Seismic analysis of polygonal fault systems of Khoman Formation, Western Desert, Egypt
Department
Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering
Major
Geology
Research Advisor
Liu, Kelly H.
Advisor's Department
Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering
Funding Source
The National Science Foundation
Abstract
Throughout the Khoman Formation near the Farafra Oasis, Egypt, a series of basins called desert eyes are thought to be the result of a system of subsurface polygonal faults. The research area spans four specific locations in which seismic data was gathered using both forward and reverse 2-D refraction surveys. The area of interest consists predominantly of Cretaceous chalk deposits, in which extensive faulting and desert eye structures can be observed on the surface. The research aims at locating faults along with their respective vertical throw, and potentially recognizing desert eye structures in seismic section. Correlation of the subsurface data to visible faults on the surface and understanding seismic refraction techniques will allow accurate identification of desert eye structures that may no longer be visible due to eolian deposition.
Biography
Vanessa Reynolds is a senior studying Geology and Geophysics at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. She is interested in the relationship between geology and technology and plans to pursue a master’s degree in Geographic Information Systems upon graduation in December 2016.
Research Category
Engineering
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Document Type
Poster
Location
Upper Atrium/Hallway
Presentation Date
11 Apr 2016, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
2-D Seismic analysis of polygonal fault systems of Khoman Formation, Western Desert, Egypt
Upper Atrium/Hallway
Throughout the Khoman Formation near the Farafra Oasis, Egypt, a series of basins called desert eyes are thought to be the result of a system of subsurface polygonal faults. The research area spans four specific locations in which seismic data was gathered using both forward and reverse 2-D refraction surveys. The area of interest consists predominantly of Cretaceous chalk deposits, in which extensive faulting and desert eye structures can be observed on the surface. The research aims at locating faults along with their respective vertical throw, and potentially recognizing desert eye structures in seismic section. Correlation of the subsurface data to visible faults on the surface and understanding seismic refraction techniques will allow accurate identification of desert eye structures that may no longer be visible due to eolian deposition.
