Abstract
Well data from the Cambrian to Silurian succession of the Illizi Basin, Algeria, were interpreted to derive a depositional model and correlate the wells in a sequence stratigraphic framework. The succession contains thick glacimarine deposits of the Late Ordovician glaciation. The preglacial deposits show a retrogradational stacking pattern of terrestrial and shallow marine deposits. The synglacial succession is dominated by subaqueous fan deposits. Glacimarine depositional sequences were controlled by advance and retreat cycles of the glacier. Two glacial advance and retreat can be correlated across the study area. The postglacial succession was deposited on the shelf, infilling the residual glacial topography.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Tunis 2009 - 4th North African/Mediterranean Petroleum and Geosciences Conference and Exhibition |
Publisher | European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers, EAGE |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 4th North African/Mediterranean Petroleum and Geosciences Conference and Exhibition, Tunis 2009 - Tunis, Tunisia Duration: 2 Mar 2009 → 4 Mar 2009 |
Conference
Conference | 4th North African/Mediterranean Petroleum and Geosciences Conference and Exhibition, Tunis 2009 |
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Country/Territory | Tunisia |
City | Tunis |
Period | 2/03/09 → 4/03/09 |
Austrian Fields of Science 2012
- 105121 Sedimentology