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Hot Rocks Under Our Feet; Seismic Imaging of Igneous Geology in Sedimentary Basins
Presented as part of the Geological Society of America (GSA) Distinguished Lecturer Tour 2017
Hot Rocks Under Our Feet; Seismic Imaging of Igneous Geology in Sedimentary Basins
Volcanoes are hot, loud and scary, thus we know little of their internal structure or underlying 'plumbing systems', which typically comprise a complex network of dykes and sills. Magma intrusion in the Earth's crust, and the extrusion of this material on its surface, represent a natural hazard; however, these processes can also result in the formation of economic quantities of hydrocarbons. In this talk I will show how 3D seismic reflection data can illuminate the structure and emplacement mechanics of these 'hot rocks'. I will also demonstrate the key role igneous processes and products play in the development of petroleum systems on continental margins.
Hot Rocks Under Our Feet; Seismic Imaging of Igneous Geology in Sedimentary Basins
Volcanoes are hot, loud and scary, thus we know little of their internal structure or underlying 'plumbing systems', which typically comprise a complex network of dykes and sills. Magma intrusion in the Earth's crust, and the extrusion of this material on its surface, represent a natural hazard; however, these processes can also result in the formation of economic quantities of hydrocarbons. In this talk I will show how 3D seismic reflection data can illuminate the structure and emplacement mechanics of these 'hot rocks'. I will also demonstrate the key role igneous processes and products play in the development of petroleum systems on continental margins.
