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
Yuchen Yang is an undergraduate student and majoring in Geology and Geophysics. His interest is Geophysics with emphasis on Seismic Interpretation. He plans to attend graduate school upon graduation in May 2017.
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 Dylan Webb