3D Seismic Interpretation of Turbidite-Sands from the Gulf of Mexico

This thesis interprets and maps some key stratigraphic and structural elements of Garden Bank (GB) Block 191 applying both geological and geophysical techniques. The area is located in the Gulf of Mexico 160 miles southwest of Lafayette. Threedimensional seismic data and some well logs were integrated and analyzed to construct a reasonable geological subsurface image. GeoFrame software from Schlumberger was used in this research. A spatial attention was given to salt diapers. Their influence on sand accumulations and hydrocarbon traps were investigated. Two Pleistocene sands accumulations (4500-ft & 8500-ft) were examine thoroughly in this research. Time and amplitude maps were produced. In addition, a wave-theoretical model that describes salt tectonic activities within the area was reconstructed in order to understand the influence of these dynamical forces on the overlaying strata.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.S.

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Geology and Geophysics

Year

2005

Author dc:creator

• Akbar, Omar

Contributors dc:contributor

• Sarwar, A.K.M.
• Serpa, Laura
• Totten, Matthew

• Garden Bank
• Block 191
• Sand Deposition

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/286

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarworks.uno.edu:td-1319