H. Javanbakht Jabarabadi; S. A. Alavi
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The studied area located at the main suture zone of Zagros in the northeastern of Kermanshah. To do structural analysis in this area, six structural sections have been drawn perpendicular to structures direction. Structures and faults with different mechanism show that the studied area has passed two ...
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The studied area located at the main suture zone of Zagros in the northeastern of Kermanshah. To do structural analysis in this area, six structural sections have been drawn perpendicular to structures direction. Structures and faults with different mechanism show that the studied area has passed two tectonic phases from Cretaceous up to present. The first phase which is a Compression phase, started from Cretaceous and lasted until Miocene. The created faults in this phase are thrusts with vast displacements in which the Main Zagros Thrust is the most important one of them. The second tectonic phase which is very young and active acts as a Transpressional system. The main structures created in second phase are dextral faults of Mianrahan and Sahne. These tow faults are part of Main Recent Fault and created some secondary structures such as Dinevar pull apart and flower structure on Sahne fault. Finally structural evolution model of the area has been expressed in six steps according to the relation among the structures and layers with different ages. During these steps, faults with the same dirctions but different mechanism have been created which demonstrates the counterclockwise rotation of stress axis σ1 since Cretaceous.
L. Ebadi; S. A. Alavi; M. R. Ghassemi
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In this paper a part of the Shahr-e-Babak area in NW-Kerman is studied, which is geologically located in Central Iran and Urumiyeh- Dokhtar Belt. The basin was strongly affected by compression in Miocene times, in which deformation is characterized by development of NW-SE trending fold and thrust belt. ...
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In this paper a part of the Shahr-e-Babak area in NW-Kerman is studied, which is geologically located in Central Iran and Urumiyeh- Dokhtar Belt. The basin was strongly affected by compression in Miocene times, in which deformation is characterized by development of NW-SE trending fold and thrust belt. In this paper, we aim atdeciphering polyphase deformation and paleostress history of part of the Central Iran in the Shahr-e-Babak area, and that how various geological aspects may be related to a stress field that has been reoriented through time. Also, we indicate how the brittle deformation studies and paleostress analyses may contribute in the interpretations of the post-collisional tectonic evolution of this area. In this paper, by using systematic brittle tectonic analyses, including stress tensor inversion form fault-slip data, we decipher the succession of deformational events that resulted in present-day structures. Therefore, a statistical view of the brittle tectonic reconstructions taken as a whole leads one to better understand the relationships between the different stress fields and folding events that governed the history of compression in this area .The systematic reconstruction of brittle tectonic regimes led us to characterize an anticlockwise change in the main direction of compression through time. Thus, it can be seen that the late Cretaceous to late Miocene pre-folding N055° and N084° compression was followed by syn-folding N040° compression in the Miocene. The Miocene compression then continued into the Pliocene post-folding N029° direction, and changed afterward to the Pleistocene-Recent post-folding N003° direction. Although this general anticlockwise rotation of compression has probably been progressive through time, our data suggest three distinct stress regimes that (1) predate, (2) are contemporaneous with, and (3) post-date the more consistent compressional stress regime of the folding and thrusting process. According to this reconstruction, it is confirmed that many local right-lateral strike–slip faults were reactivated from NW-SE reverse faults in the Sahahr-e-Babak area of SW Central Iran .These results could properly support the hypothesis of a significant anticlockwise change in the movement direction of the Arabian plate with respect to the Eurasian plate and block rotation in Central Iran.
B Derikvand; S.A Alavi; H Haji ali beigi; I Abdollahie Fard
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In the Neogene foreland basin of Zagros, Dezful Embayment as a foredeep depozone has accommodated large volumes of deposits of Aghajari and Bakhtiary formations. In this paper, surface and subsurface data and experimental modeling approach have been used to study the effect of these sediments on the ...
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In the Neogene foreland basin of Zagros, Dezful Embayment as a foredeep depozone has accommodated large volumes of deposits of Aghajari and Bakhtiary formations. In this paper, surface and subsurface data and experimental modeling approach have been used to study the effect of these sediments on the geometry and arrangement of structures in the central part of Zagros fold-thrust belt. The experimental modeling suggests that simultaneous performance of erosion and syntectonics sedimentation prevents deformation propagation to the foreland, and rather concentrates it on the structures already formed toward the hinterland. In this regard, anticlines formed toward the hinterland respond to this process by uplift, faulting and limb rotations. With shortening progress, a large-scale anticline is developed toward the foreland after syntectonic sedimentation. Based on experimental modeling, the clastic deposits of Aghajari and Bakhtiary formations in the Dezful Embayment have led to the concentration of deformation expressed as steep to overturned anticlinal limbs and thrust fault developments in the southern parts of the Izeh and Lurestan zones. Also, large volumes of these sediments in the middle part of the Dezful Embayment has prevented formation of large anticlines in this part and caused formation of anticlines in the north and south parts of the Dezful Embayment.
L. Aghajari; S. A. Alavi; M. R. Ghassemi; M. A. Kavoosi
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Different geological, structural and morphological characteristics of the eastern Kopeh-Dagh Province in NE Iran resulted in identification of several morphotectonic domains separated by major basement faults. Based on various field surveys, seismic reflection data, satellite images and cross-sections ...
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Different geological, structural and morphological characteristics of the eastern Kopeh-Dagh Province in NE Iran resulted in identification of several morphotectonic domains separated by major basement faults. Based on various field surveys, seismic reflection data, satellite images and cross-sections construction we introduce the fault-bounded deformed areas with different characteristics as the structural domains. These domains are the Hezar-Masjed, Darreh-Gaz- Sarakhs, and the Kopeh-Dagh foredeep from southwest to northeast, respectively. They are bounded by the Kashafrud, Mozduran, and the North Kopeh-Dagh faults. The domains were formed on the Turan plate since Middle Jurassic times when the extensional phase commenced in the Kopeh-Dagh Province. The bounding faults were initially of normal mechanism which generated grabens and half-grabens within the sedimentary basin. The maximum extension and subsidence in the basin occurred during Middle Jurassic, synchronous with the deposition of the Kashafrud Formation. Differential subsidence and configuration of the basin resulted in lateral lithofacies variations and thickness changes of the Kashafrud Formation throughout the basin. The main compression event in the Kopeh-Dagh Province started following the closure of the Neo-tethys ocean between the Iranian and Arabian plates in the Late Eocene, which caused inversion tectonics and reactivation of pre-existing normal faults as well as folding of sedimentary cover.
L Ebadi; A Alavi; M.R Ghassemi
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The study area is located in the SW Rafsanjan city and central Iran. In the area, strike- slip faults effected the Cenozoic unites. This paper analysis subsidiary fault data collected from damage zones associated with the Cenozoic Rafsanjan intraplate right-lateral strike-slip fault systems in SW Rafsanjan ...
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The study area is located in the SW Rafsanjan city and central Iran. In the area, strike- slip faults effected the Cenozoic unites. This paper analysis subsidiary fault data collected from damage zones associated with the Cenozoic Rafsanjan intraplate right-lateral strike-slip fault systems in SW Rafsanjan city. Fault sets, arranged in a consistent kinematic architecture that is compatible with the Cenozoic regional strike-slip environment. In the paper, kinematic architecture of fault zone interpret in the subsidiary fault. The results show that five peaks is prominence. Angular and kinematic relation among subsidiary fault set show that right-lateral strike- slip and revers fault are the dominant kinematic type in the area. Based on, the angular analysis in the damage zone, we have 5 subsets. 2 subsets of 5 subsets named 1rev (NW-SE trending) and 2rev (E-W trending). In the strike- slip fault mechanism, 3 subsets is demined, three azimuth named 1rl (NW-SE striking), 2rl (E-W striking) and 3rl (WNW-ESE striking). Average strike of set 1rl and 1rev indicate the orientation of the PDZ for fault systems and the PDZ be produced by early localization of the principal displacement zone along pre-existing mechanical discontinuities inherited. Early formation of the PDZ by re-activating pre-existing mechanical discontinuities.The azimuthal value of the faults set in the kinematic architecture are similar to predicted by the simple shear Reidel model. By analysis with kinematic architecture in damage zone of strike- slip fault system indicated that the linking damage zone is very important to increase permeability and created void. The void is low pressure stress and magma can intrude in the area and the dikes formed. The PDZ induced stress and the second and third order fracture is created. Stress analysis in the study are show shear – compression regime convert to compression. The maximum principle axis show N20E to N-S in the Cenozoic. The change of stress regime is correlated by formation fault and fold with E-W trend. The change regime caused reactive pre-exiting fault.
R Entezari; S.A Alavi; M.R Ghassemi
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Metamorphic rock assemblage of southern Salmas area is located in the northwestern terminal part of Sanandaj-Sirjan zone, and includes various rock types. This study uses field observations plus mineralogy and petrography of samples to describe and interpret the microstructures in the area. Different ...
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Metamorphic rock assemblage of southern Salmas area is located in the northwestern terminal part of Sanandaj-Sirjan zone, and includes various rock types. This study uses field observations plus mineralogy and petrography of samples to describe and interpret the microstructures in the area. Different rock units are classified into three groups based on their parent rocks, and consist of 1) metabasite, 2) quartz-feldespathic, and 3) marble. Most of these rocks have mylonitic texture but the grade and the intensity of mylonitization are different. Presence of mylonitic foliation and lineation along with other microstructures such as various porphyroclasts, mica fish, S-C fabric, and S-C' fabric demonstrate different mylonitic zones in this area. Due to differences in strain rate, parent rock type, and depth of deformation, we could distinct three mylonitic zones in the metamorphic complex. Most of these mylonitic samples show features characteristic of low to medium grade mylonites, in which mylonitization grade increases from west to east and center of the study area. Presence of ultramylonites in the central part of the area indicates increases in strain rate. Also presence of high-grade mylonites (T> 650 ºC) and migmatite imply that the deformation occurred at depths of middle to lower crust. We could discern two metamorphic phases (M1 and M2) and six deformation phases (D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6). Compressional deformation phase D1 occurred after Precambrian magmatism, then a metamorphic phase (M1) impressed these rocks by the Latest Cambrian. During Late Permian to Early Cretaceous, two deformation phases (D1 and D2) with a major simple shear component strongly affected the metamorphic complex, leading to the development of mylonitic zones. Synchronous with the deformation phase D2, a retrograde metamorphic phase (M2) affected the complex. At Late Cretaceous to Early Paleocene, deformation phase (D4) caused obduction of ophiolites over the metamorphic complex. Eventually, two brittle deformation phases (D5 and D6) affected all older rocks.
A Shamszadeh; S.A Alavi; M Valinejad; M Tavakoli Yaraki
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Babahabib and Sarkan oilfields are located in southwest of the Lurestan Province and 10km west of Pul-dokhtar City. The study area is situated in the Lurestan tectonostratigraphic region, northwest of the folded Zagros structural sub-zone. Although the Lurestan region is part of the Zagros sedimentary ...
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Babahabib and Sarkan oilfields are located in southwest of the Lurestan Province and 10km west of Pul-dokhtar City. The study area is situated in the Lurestan tectonostratigraphic region, northwest of the folded Zagros structural sub-zone. Although the Lurestan region is part of the Zagros sedimentary basin, it shows essential differences in terms of sedimentary conditions and types, folding and thickness of strata sequences when compared with the Dezful and Fars basins. Information obtained from seismic profiles, well logs and four cross-sections (AA´ to DD´) drawn perpendicular to structural trend indicates the effect of the detachment surfaces on structural geometry of folds in study area. Of the most important dataset used in this study are 2D and 3D seismic lines along with well logs, which were used in geometrical analysis of sub-surface structures. According to surface and subsurface structural geometries of fold in central part of the Lurestan region, two detachment surfaces including (1) Garu Formation as the middle detachment surface and (2) Amiran Formation as the upper detachment surface are interpreted to have affected subsurface anticlines (Bangestan group) and small surficial anticlines, respectively. The thickening of the upper detachment surface in western part of the study area has resulted in the development of folds with short wavelength and amplitude in outcrops. This thickness change causes disharmonic folding in surficial anticlines relative to the subsurface anticlines. The geometry of the Sarkan and Baba-Habib anticlines is represented as asymmetric detachment fold in which the increased stress in middle parts of the anticlines plus back-thrust structures have developed a geometry resembling Mitras’s (2002) model-1 faulted detachment fold. This model is formed by the high competency contrast between the Garu shaly units at the base and the overlying competent formations of the Bangestan group. Relay geometry of thrusts, which have been initiated from incompetent lower units, is one of the most important factors in controlling the en-echelon arrays of sub-surface anticlines in the area. Surficial geometries of the anticlines have been controlled by the upper detachment surface.
J Hassanpour; S.A Alavi; S Jahani; M.R Ghassemi
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Located in the Fars region of Simply Folded Belt of the Zagros orogen, the Dadenjan salt diapir is exposed in the core, with a tendency toward the southwestern flank of the salt-cored Dadenjan anticline. The diapir is also currently situated within a transtension zone between overlapping segments of ...
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Located in the Fars region of Simply Folded Belt of the Zagros orogen, the Dadenjan salt diapir is exposed in the core, with a tendency toward the southwestern flank of the salt-cored Dadenjan anticline. The diapir is also currently situated within a transtension zone between overlapping segments of the dextral Karehbas fault zone. This diapir is sourced from the latest Precambrian-Early Cambrian Hormuz evaporitic series. The geometry of strata flanking the diapir suggests pre-orogenic, long-term salt activity by “downbuilding”, in which syn-depositional, shallow drape folding resulted in thinned and progressively rotated strata adjacent to the rising diapir. Geometrically, halokinetic sequences adjacent to this diapir are completely different on either sides of the diapir, implying different salt rise-sediment accumulation interactions. The diapir and its related anticline are bound, on both sides, by wide synclines, each with a thicker sedimentary pile than the neighboring anticlines. These synclines have acted as depocenters for the continuously rising Dadenjan diapir, accumulated significant volumes of supplied sediments, thereby facilitated the rise of salt by downbuilding mechanism. The thick sedimentary pile within these synclines has subsequently been strong enough to resist against folding and locally disturbed, to some degree, the normal stress transfer during the Zagros folding. They have therefore prevented neighboring anticlines from normal propagation and regular shape development either along or across their strikes. The Neogene Zagros folding squeezed up the salt diapir, intensified its activity and resulted in partial extrusion of the salt.
H Hajialibeigi; S.A Alavi; J Eftekharnezhad; M Mokhtari; M.H Adabi
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The Kaseh Mast anticline located in the south of the Lurestan zone, is one of the small-scale anticlines in the Lurestan (in north) and the Dezful Embayment (in south) zones in the Zagros fold-thrust belt. This anticline and the adjacent anticlines are affected by the Balarud blind thrust fault zone, ...
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The Kaseh Mast anticline located in the south of the Lurestan zone, is one of the small-scale anticlines in the Lurestan (in north) and the Dezful Embayment (in south) zones in the Zagros fold-thrust belt. This anticline and the adjacent anticlines are affected by the Balarud blind thrust fault zone, which is a part of the Mountain Front Fault. The Mountain Front Fault is a major topographic front that be traced along the Zagros fold-thrust belt in the Izeh, Fars, Lurestan and Dezful Embayment. The field observations and geometric analysis indicated that the axial trend of the Kaseh Mast anticline has been changed and shows asymmetrical, noncylindrical and disharmonic fold, with vergence to southwest. The class of folding is 1C subclass of Ramsay's classification. To determine the geometry of the fold the termsof open for tightness, wide for aspect ratio and subrounded for relative curvature are suggested. In addition, this anticline is analyzed by using of geometrical models. Basically, this model allows quantitatively predicting the Balarud blind thrust fault zone trajectory and displacement from the geometric characteristics of this anticline. The comparison of the anticline with the theoretical fault-related folding models suggests the Kaseh Mast anticline as an Asymmetrical Detachment Fold that is affected by the Balarud fault zone. It is probable that the folding process of the Kaseh Mast anticline is in early states of the formation of a detachment fold. However, the folding mechanism of the adjacent anticlines is fault-propagation folding. The changing of the folding mechanisms of this anticline and the adjacent anticlines from detachment (in Kaseh Mast anticline) to fault-propagation folding (in the Siah Kuh and Chenareh anticlines) is probably referred to several parameters. These include the effect of thrust, the position of the Kaseh Mast anticline in Zagros fold-thrust belt, the distance of the anticlines related to the Balarud fault zone and the potentiality of the changing of the folding mechanisms of triple fault-related folding to each other.
L Izadi kian; M Mohajjel; S.A Alavi
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Hamedan area is in the NW of the Sanandaj-Sirjan Zone. Different types of plutonic rocks are outcropped in this area which in turn, surrounded by the various metamorphic rocks (regional and contact metamorphism). Four ductile deformation stages were recognized. Each of them is accompanied with formation ...
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Hamedan area is in the NW of the Sanandaj-Sirjan Zone. Different types of plutonic rocks are outcropped in this area which in turn, surrounded by the various metamorphic rocks (regional and contact metamorphism). Four ductile deformation stages were recognized. Each of them is accompanied with formation of fold, foliation and lineation. The first generation foliation (S1) and folds (F1) formed at the first stage of deformation (D1). The second deformation defined by refolding of the first axial surface and forming of the second foliation (S2) and folds (F2). This stage is the strongest deformation and formed main foliation in this area. Axis of these folds changes from horizontal to vertical. The direction of this fold axis follows the Alvand pluton form. The second foliation shows wide dispersal in orientation and their trends follows the Alvand pluton form. The third deformation (D3) defined by close to open, mostly upright with curved hinges folds (F3) and the axial-plane foliation (S3). This foliation (S3) is predominant in areas east of the Alvand pluton and is crenulation cleavage to fracture foliation. The most axis of F3 show N165 plunging. Because of the interference pattern between the first, second and third folding at the regional and contact metamorphic rocks, these stages of deformation are coaxial deformation. D4 is characterized by a crenulation cleavage (S4) and a mineral lineation (L4(. L4 have a NE-SW plunging. This lineation does not exist at the contact metamorphic rocks. The rotation of axis of F2 and the second foliation is obvious around the Alvand pluton. This rotation shows that the final strain field is followed the pluton forms and probably the main granitic Alvand pluton intruded during the second deformation in this area.
A Pireh; S.A Alavi; M.R Ghassemi; A Shaban
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A major part of source rocks in the Zagros Fold Belt were deposited during Neocomian time; the lowermost part of the Garau Formation has charged the Early Cretaceous Petroleum System of the Lurestan province. These source rocks are widely distributed in the Lurestan Depression and in the NW part of the ...
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A major part of source rocks in the Zagros Fold Belt were deposited during Neocomian time; the lowermost part of the Garau Formation has charged the Early Cretaceous Petroleum System of the Lurestan province. These source rocks are widely distributed in the Lurestan Depression and in the NW part of the Dezful Embayment. The Kabir-Kuh anticline, which is a prominent structure of the Lurestan province, is more than 200 km long, and contains outcrop of the Garau Formation. Natural fracture systems have an important role in increasing of permeability and sometimes porosity of many reservoirs, and are necessary for the primary migration of hydrocarbons from the source rock to the reservoir. We have collected and analyzed field data on fracture set densities andtypes in Garau Formation and in parts of Sarvak Formation which outcrop in the Kabir kuh anticline of Zagros Belt. According to our analyses we have identified 8 fracture sets in 4 fracture systems: 1) a NNE-SSW transverse fracture system (sets A and B), 2) an ESE-WNW longitudinal fracture system (sets C and D), 3) a NE-SW and NNW-SSE oblique fracture system (sets E and F), 4) a SE-NW and ENE-WSW oblique fracture system (sets G and H). The transverse fractures and their orthogonal stylolites are Early Cretaceous to pre-late Miocene in age, while longitudinal and oblique fracture systems have formed since Late Miocene. Some transverse fractures show calcite infillings. We suggest that there have been two phases of counterclockwise rotation in orientation of the stress fields that produced these fractures, 1) a counterclockwise rotation of the stress field between development of non-mineralized fractures and open fractures and 2) a counterclockwise rotation of the stress field between development of the oblique fracture system (sets E and F) and the extension fractures (sets A and B). These rotations in the stress field have probably occurred due to rotation of the Arabian plate during its convergence to the Eurasian plate.
L. Ebadi; S.A. Alavi; Sh. Shafiei
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Hydrothermal vein and porphyry copper deposits are notable within Eocene volcanic rocks of Shahr-e-Babak area. In this paper, the structural patterns within Shahr-e-Babak area as well as the relationship between structural elements and the emplacement of dikes and hydrothermal vein and porphyry copper ...
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Hydrothermal vein and porphyry copper deposits are notable within Eocene volcanic rocks of Shahr-e-Babak area. In this paper, the structural patterns within Shahr-e-Babak area as well as the relationship between structural elements and the emplacement of dikes and hydrothermal vein and porphyry copper deposits have been discussed. Three fault trends of WNW-ESE and N-S are recognized in northeastern Shahr-e-Babak according to satellite images and field observations. The WNW-ESE and N-S trending faults are normal faults, while the NE-SW trending faults are sinistral faults with normal component. Two trends are recognized for the dikes in Shahr-e-Babak area namely, WNW-ESE(T2) and N-S (T1) following the trends of preexisting fractures in the area. The existence of an extensional system is recognized by the pattern of tension gashes and Pennant and the presence of extensional joints in the area. The shift in s1 direction from NE-SW to N-S, confirm the presence of some rotation in the area. The rotation in a transpressional regime caused the development of extensional structures in the Shahr-e-Babak area; the extensional structures provided the space for the passage of ore fluids and the emplacement of polymetallic vein and porphyry copper deposits in northeastern Shahr-e-Babak
H. Hajialibeigi; S. A. Alavi; J. Eftekharnezhad; M. Mokhtari; M. H. Adabi
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The Chenareh Anticline is located between Lurestan Zone (in north) and Dezful Embayment (in south) in the Zagros Folded-Thrust Belt. This anticline is documented and interpreted to constrain the kinematic evolution of a fold. The development of fractures is confined to the Asmari Formation. In the study ...
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The Chenareh Anticline is located between Lurestan Zone (in north) and Dezful Embayment (in south) in the Zagros Folded-Thrust Belt. This anticline is documented and interpreted to constrain the kinematic evolution of a fold. The development of fractures is confined to the Asmari Formation. In the study area, the fracture pattern is interpreted to identify six main fracture sets (from A to F). The first fracture set (A) striking 68◦, oblique to the further fold trend, is interpreted as a regional fracture set that predates compression phase. The second set (B) striking 110◦, parallel to the fold trend, are found in both limbs and interpreted as extensional fractures. Two other fractures set, (D, E) striking 10◦-70◦ and 80◦-140◦ are conjugate fractures existing in both limbs. The youngest fracture set (E) had formed during the folding process especially at the late stage of fold growth. Later on the first fracture group (A) are reactivated and called as (F) fracture set. Due to geometric characteristics of the Chenareh Anticline, it is categorized as a fault -propagation fold which is affected by the blind Balarud fault zone. The Z-shaped hinge zone of present anticline is attributed to the linkage of the two early individual anticlines.
A. Arzani; S.A. Alavi; M. Pooladzadeh; A.R. Golalzadeh; Z. Mehdipoor
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The area that will be discussed in this study is located between Zagros and Arabian structural zones in Iran in which full fold 3D seismic data has been acquired and interpreted using sophisticated techniques. This paper covers the role of structural sensitive seismic attributes including first and Second ...
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The area that will be discussed in this study is located between Zagros and Arabian structural zones in Iran in which full fold 3D seismic data has been acquired and interpreted using sophisticated techniques. This paper covers the role of structural sensitive seismic attributes including first and Second Derivative attributes, Azimuth attribute, Variance Cube attribute and Seismic Inversion attributes as an advanced stage of the interpretation program in delineating and resolving structural ambiguities in the mentioned field. The result of this study using integrating these attributes shows the interference structural features such as superimposed folding and structural basin in NW nose of the field of study. Hence it seems that an interference folding event to be most probably occurred between Zagros and Arabian structures and made a very gentle refolding belt. Complementary geophysical studies also show a reservoir of good potential in some parts of this belt that located in this field of study.
L. Izadi kian; A. Alavi; M. Mohajjel
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The Simin- Darreh Moradbeik shear zone is located in the south of Hamedan city with 5 km width and at least 10 km length. The portion of contact metamorphic rocks, plutonic rocks and migmatits are affected by this shear zone. At least three ductile deformation stages are recognized by folding and foliation ...
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The Simin- Darreh Moradbeik shear zone is located in the south of Hamedan city with 5 km width and at least 10 km length. The portion of contact metamorphic rocks, plutonic rocks and migmatits are affected by this shear zone. At least three ductile deformation stages are recognized by folding and foliation of each stages of deformation. All of deformation stages are coaxial and created interference pattern of folding. Field evidence shows tension and shear stress in this area. The shear zone dips to northeast and northwest with normal sense of shear movement. This shear zone deformed locusom of migmatite, boudinage of andalusite porphyroblast and formed granitic mylonite from Khako granite. Distribution of mylonitic foliation poles show refolding of this shear zone at the next deformation stages. According to deformation stages in Hamadan tectonites, possibly this shear zone formed syn to post second deformation (D2)
M. Saadat; S. A. Alavi; A. Saeedi
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To analyze the paleostress in Sorkheh Hessar – Khodjir area, different shear – fault planes and the associated slickenside lineations are measured. The stress tensor and the variation of the stress direction in the upper Triassic to Oligocene formations are discussed. Numerous shear data ...
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To analyze the paleostress in Sorkheh Hessar – Khodjir area, different shear – fault planes and the associated slickenside lineations are measured. The stress tensor and the variation of the stress direction in the upper Triassic to Oligocene formations are discussed. Numerous shear data are determined from different locations in the study area and categorized into 16 sites according to the stratigraphic age. The main criteria used to identify the sense of slip are accretionary mineral steps, tectonic tool marks, polished and rough facets, and riedel shears. According to the inversion method which includes determination of the mean stress tensor orientation and sense of slip on numerous faults ,all data are classified based on tectonic events and the principal stress axes and corresponding compressional and extensional directions are calculated.
Based on the derived results from the diagrams, it is suggested that a prominent NE- SW compressional stress direction, which is obvious in Mesozoic and the younger Cenozoic formations, caused the deformation of the Mesozoic strata after Mesozoic and was continuous in Tertiary (Oligocene). It seems that a younger N-S stress direction exists and has had effects on both older and younger formations. It is believed that it would be related to one of the last Alpine orogenic phases.
SH. Shafiei Bafti; S.A. Alavi; M. Mohajjel
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Faryab area at the southeastern part of the Sanandaj-Sirjan zone, containing the Paleozoic rocks in the internal part of Zagros Orogen, displays two folding episodes through a progressive deformation event. Axial planes of recumbent F1 folds dip moderately to the north and the ...
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Faryab area at the southeastern part of the Sanandaj-Sirjan zone, containing the Paleozoic rocks in the internal part of Zagros Orogen, displays two folding episodes through a progressive deformation event. Axial planes of recumbent F1 folds dip moderately to the north and the axes also plunge moderately to NW - SW. F1 folds were generated in a flexural-flow condition in whole lithological units. Thrust faults were produced along the overturned limbs of the F1 folds. These thrusts are most abundant in the central domain, the north of Zartorosht Au-index. At the southern edge of the central domain, displacement of large slabs of calcschist with interbedded marble were produced by these thrust faults.
Overturned limbs were cut by ductile shear zones of thrusts and development of green-schist facies in these shear zones implying the medium dips for thrusting. F2 folds were developed by co-axially refolding of F1 that are well exposed in Pasefid, Zartorosht and Zehmakan anticlines. Structural data shows the variation of F2 axis between S45W - N80W directions. Interference patterns of Z on S, M on S and S on S indicate coaxial refolding F1 by F2 (Hook Type).
