Arabian Plate And Surroundings: Geology, Sedimentary Basins And Georesources
by Sami Khomsi /
2019 / English / PDF
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This book focuses on the evolution of sedimentary basins of the Arabian Peninsula and its surroundings. Because these sedimentary basins developed in various tectonic settings, from extensional or transtensional to flexural, transpressional or compressional,heir sedimentary infills provide unique records of the regional geology. Geohazards and georesources of the Arabian Plate are also described here, including petroleum and geothermal resources, fresh water and deep saline aquifers, as well as materials and ore deposits. This book is a compilation of papers authored by geoscientists working in both academia and industry. Some chapters derive from the modification of former papers initially published in 2017 in a special issue of the Topical Collection of the Arabian Journal of Geosciences: "Arabian Plate, Lithosphere Dynamics Sedimentary Basins and Geohazards". Numerous chapters describe some important geologic features and selected sedimentary basins from the Middle East, North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula domains. Other chapters focus on their georesources. Structural studies document their architecture and geodynamic evolution, whereas sedimentological studies describe their sedimentary infill, both structural and stratigraphic studies being subsequently used as input data for thermal and petroleum modeling of these sedimentary basins. A particular focus is given to the geology of Saudi Arabia. This book is an important contribution to the geology of the Arabian Peninsula and its surroundings. In view of the strategic and economic importance of the regional geology and georesources of the Arabian Plate, this volume will constitute an important reference for a wide range of geoscientists interested in the geology of this region, especially those active in petroleum geosciences and related industry. Ultimately, readers will discover important maps in this book, including a geotectonic map of the Arabian Peninsula and other thematic regional maps.
