2-D Seismic analysis of polygonal fault systems of Khoman Formation, Western Desert, Egypt
Department
Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering
Major
Geology and Geophysics
Research Advisor
Liu, Kelly H.
Advisor's Department
Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering
Funding Source
National Science Foundation (U.S.)
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
Dylan Webb is a junior at Missouri S&T pursuing his bachelor's degree in geology and geophysics. He is currently working under Dr. Liu as an undergraduate research assistant and in the future plans to further his education as a graduate student. Dylan enjoys traveling and being outdoors.
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.
Comments
Joint Project with Vanessa Reynolds and Yuchen Yang