1. Late Jurassic to Aptian
Mega-Regional Data
Geologic Maps
Plate Tectonics
Gravity & Magnetics
Regional Seismic Lines
Tectonic Evolution
Stratigraphic Charts
Paleogeographic Maps
Etc.
• Maast. to Present
Open marine
Cen. to Maastrictian M A R I N E A N O X I C
Albian to Cenomanian C A R B O N T E M A R I N E
Aptian G U L F
Mitchum et al., 1977b
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At the mega-regional scale, we would develop and use:
Geologic maps
Plate reconstructions
Gravity & magnetic data and models
Available seismic lines – typically long, regional lines
A model of the tectonic evolution of the basin
A stratigraphic chart that summarizes deposition and highlights potential source, reservoir and seal units
Paleogeographic maps
And other information that will help use understand the controls on any hydrocarbon systems
Late Jurassic to Aptian R I F T
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L 3 - Types of Data