Thrustbelts

Comprehensive summary of research and new techniques for academic researchers, petroleum workers and graduate students.

Introduction; Acknowledgements; Part I. Fundamentals of Thrustbelts: 1. Introduction to the topic of thrustbelts; 2. Mechanics of thrust wedges; 3. Mechanics of thrust sheets; 4. Thin-skin thrustbelt structures; 5. Thick-skin thrustbelt structures; 6. Determination of timing of thrusting and deformation rates; Part II. Evolving Structural Architecture and Fluid Flow: 7. Role of mechanical stratigraphy on evolving architectural elements and structural style; 8. Role of pre-contractional tectonics and anisotropy on evolving structural style; 9. Role of syn-orogenic erosion and deposition on evolving structural style; 10. Fluid flow in thrustbelts during and after deformation; Part III. Thermal Regime: 11. Role of pre-orogenic heat flow on subsequent thermal regimes; 12. Role of structural and stratigraphic architecture on thermal regimes; 13. Role of syn-orogenic burial and/or uplift and erosion on thermal regimes; 14. Role of deformation on thermal regimes; 15. Role of fluid movement on thermal regimes; Part IV. Petroleum Systems: 16. Hydrocarbons in thrustbelts: global view; 17. Source rocks in thrustbelt settings; 18. Maturation and migration in thrustbelts; 19. Seals and traps in thrustbelts; 20. Reservoir destruction or enhancement due to thrusting; 21. Remaining petroleum potential of thrustbelts.