Volume 34 (2024)
Volume 33 (2023)
Volume 32 (2022)
Volume 31 (2021)
Volume 30 (2020)
Volume 29 (2020)
Volume 28 (2019)
Volume 27 (2018)
Volume 26 (2017)
Volume 25 (2016)
Volume 24 (2015)
Volume 23 (2014)
Volume 22 (2013)
Volume 21 (2012)
Volume 20 (2011)
Volume 19 (2010)
Volume 18 (2009)
Volume 17 (2008)
Volume 16 (2007)
Sedimentology
Facies changes and sedimentary environment in a pre-arc basin (Nazarkardeh Formation, Kopeh Dagh sedimentary basin, northeastern Iran)

Zeinab Sheikholeslami; , Mahmoudreza Majidifard; Seyed Mohsen Aleali; Mohammad Javanbakht; Morteza Taherpour Khalilabad

Volume 32, Issue 4 , December 2022, , Pages 379-394

https://doi.org/10.22071/gsj.2022.329978.1984

Abstract
  A unique basement of Kopeh  Dagh sedimentary basin is located and investigated in Agh-darband area, northeastern Iran. The second formation of the Agh- darband group, the Nazarkardeh Formation is cropped out in the area by carbonate and volcanogenic successions. This Formation with Anisian age is ...  Read More

Stratigraphy and Palaeontology
The application of GR D-INPEFA Curve in sequence stratigraphy analysis Manifa member and Fahliyan Formation, Northwest of Persian Gulf

Parinaz Rasolui Ghadi; Mehdi Sarfi; Seyed Mohsen Aleali; Zahra Maleki

Volume 32, Issue 3 , September 2022, , Pages 119-132

https://doi.org/10.22071/gsj.2021.302660.1931

Abstract
  Identification of key sequence stratigraphic surfaces is a crucial task in geological characterization of hydrocarbon reservoirs. The uppermost Jurassic–lower Cretaceous carbonate successions of the Manifa member and Fahliyan Formation are as an important oil reservoir of Northwestern Persian Gulf. ...  Read More

Sedimentology
Depositional Environment, Sequence stratigraphy and Reservoir quality of the Jahrum Formation in Binaloud oil field, Persian Gulf

keyvan ahzan; Nader Kohansal Ghadimvand; Seyed Mohsen Aleali; Davood Jahani

Volume 30, Issue 117 , December 2020, , Pages 147-154

https://doi.org/10.22071/gsj.2019.156461.1571

Abstract
  The Jahrum Formation (Paleocene-Mid Eocene) is one of the most important reservoir units in the Zagros basin and the Persian Gulf. The thickness of this formation in Binaloud oil field in Persian Gulf, which mainly consists of limestones and Dolomites, is about 660 meters. In this research, depositional ...  Read More

Sedimentology
Application of Morphology and Elemental Distribution of Gamma-Ray Log in Consideration of Environmental Conditions and Sequence Stratigraphy of Asmari Formation, Karun Field

Samira Akbarzadeh; Abdolhossein Amini; Vahid Tavakoli; Khosro Heydari

Volume 29, Issue 116 , August 2020, , Pages 193-202

https://doi.org/10.22071/gsj.2019.158266.1572

Abstract
  The Oligo–Miocene Asmari Formation is the most important reservoir rocks of the Dezful embayment oil fields. This study interpret sedimentary environments and sequence stratigraphy of the Asmari Formation in Karun oil field based on changes in facies, gamma-ray log morphology and change in concentration ...  Read More

Sedimentology
Sedimentary environment, sequence stratigraphy and reservoir characterization of the Kangan Formation in South Pars Gas Field, Iran

Umid Kakemem; Mohammad Adabi; Ehsan Dehyadegari

Volume 29, Issue 115 , June 2020, , Pages 75-86

https://doi.org/10.22071/gsj.2019.149728.1551

Abstract
  Depositional texture, sedimentary structure and present fauna led to characterize twelve carbonate- evaporate facies. These facies were classified in three facies belts including tidal flat, lagoon and shoal. Developpment of tidal zones together with evaporate deposits and thrombolite facies (signs to ...  Read More

Sedimentology
Identification of Falling Stage System Tract in fluvial successions, an example from Shurijeh Formation

Gholamreza Hosseinyar; Reza Moussavi-Harami; Iraj Abdollahi fard; Asadollah Mahboubi; Hamidreza Mosaffa

Volume 29, Issue 113 , November 2019, , Pages 283-290

https://doi.org/10.22071/gsj.2018.119357.1410

Abstract
  Identification of falling-stage system tracts (FSST) in sequence stratigraphy has important role in sequence boundary recognition and exploration researches. However, formation and preservation chance of its related facies in the fluvial successions is very low. This study pays to signs and evidence ...  Read More

Biostratigraphy, depositional environment and sequence stratigraphy of the Kalat Formation in the Sheikh Syncline (north east of Bojnurd)

M. H. Kazemzadeh; A. Sadeghi; M. H. Adabi; H. Ghalavand

Volume 28, Issue 111 , May 2019, , Pages 237-246

https://doi.org/10.22071/gsj.2019.88501

Abstract
  In order to determine biostratigraphy, depositional environment and sequence stratigraphy of the Kalat Formation in the Sheikh Syncline (north east of Bojnurd), Four stratigraphic sections including South Sheikh, North Sheikh, Qaleh Zu and Ziarat were selected and sampled. The thickness of the Kalat ...  Read More

Sedimentology
Sedimentary environment and sequence stratigraphy of the Routeh Formation in the west of Zanjan (Agh-Bolagh section)

Afshin Zohdi

Volume 27, Issue 108 , September 2018, , Pages 133-144

https://doi.org/10.22071/gsj.2017.93178.1201

Abstract
  In this study, for the first time stratigraphy and depositional history of the Routeh Formation have been evaluated in west of Zanjan (Agh-Bolagh section). These deposits with thickness of 102m consist of limestone, dolomitic limestone with the less frequency of thin-bedded calcareous shales. This sedimentary ...  Read More

Stratigraphy and Palaeontology
Biostratigraphy, sequence stratigraphy and depositional environment of Dalan and Kangan formations in Lavan Gas Field in Persian Gulf, with emphasis on Permian-Triassic boundary

Somayeh Baharlouei Yancheshmeh; Ebrahim Ghasemi Nejad; Hossain Rahimpour-Bonab; Seyyed Ali Aghanabati

Volume 27, Issue 108 , September 2018, , Pages 169-180

https://doi.org/10.22071/gsj.2017.78903.1055

Abstract
  Permo- Triassic subsurface section at Lavan 3 Well in Lavan Gas Field exhibits a 85 m-thick succession of limy dolostone and dolomitic limestone bearing anhydrite in the upper Dalan Formation, as well as a 154 m-thick succession of limy dolostone and dolostone with anhydrite ...  Read More

Investigating the effects of sedimentary environment and diagenetic processes on the quality of Sarvak reservoir formation within a sequence stratigraphic framework, Kupal Oil Field

Z. Alishavandi; H. Rahimpour-Bonab; A. Kadkhodaei; M. Arian

Volume 27, Issue 107 , June 2018, , Pages 277-286

https://doi.org/10.22071/gsj.2018.63844

Abstract
  The Sarvak Formation deposited in the North to Northeastern margin of the Arabian Platform during the Mid-Cretaceous (Albian-Turonian), and is extensively encountered in the Folded Zagros of southwestern Iran. It is the most important reservoir unit after Asmari Formation in Iran. Petrography of microscopic ...  Read More

Depositional environment and sequence stratigraphy of the Jeirud Formation in Deh-Sufian section, central Alborz

M Khazaee; M Hosseini-Barzi; A Sadeghi; H Mosaddegh

Volume 26, Issue 102 , March 2017, , Pages 101-116

https://doi.org/10.22071/gsj.2017.44130

Abstract
  The Jeirud Formation (Upper Devonian) in Deh-Sufian section of northeast of Shahmirzad consists of siliciclastic and carbonate deposits. In the study area lower boundary of the Jeirud Formation with fine grain clastic deposits of the Mila Formation is erosional (Disconform) and has been conformably overlain ...  Read More

Depositional environment, electrofacies and sequence stratigraphy of the Fahliyan Formation (lower Cretaceous), Abadan plain

A Ramezani Akbari; H Rahimpor-Bonab; M.R Kamali; R Moussavi-Harami; A Kadkhodaie

Volume 26, Issue 102 , March 2017, , Pages 339-350

https://doi.org/10.22071/gsj.2017.44159

Abstract
  The Fahliyan Formation of Khami Group is hosting important hydrocarbon reserves in Iran and also is a main reservoir rock in the Abadan Plain oil fields which is Neocomian in age. In the studied wells its thickness is about 440 meters. In the Abadan Plain, the Fahliyan Formation transitionally overlies ...  Read More

Sequence stratigraphy of the Carboniferous deposits in Ayenehvarzan–Dalichai anticline, east of Tehran, Central Alborz

N Kohansal-Ghadimvand; SH Gholipouri; M.R Majidifard

Volume 25, Issue 100 , September 2016, , Pages 143-154

https://doi.org/10.22071/gsj.2016.40726

Abstract
  The early carboniferous Mobarak Formation was studied in southern flank of Ayenehvarzan–Dalichai anticline, in Aru and Seyedabad sections, east of Tehran. The aim of this study is to determine microfacies, interpretation of depositional environments and sequence stratigraphy of the Mobarak Formation.  ...  Read More

Microfacies, Sedimentary Environment, Sequence Stratigraphy and Strontium Dating of the Dashtak Formation in the Persian Gulf, Fars and Izeh Regions

M Hajian Barzi; S.M Aleali; D Falah Kheyrkhah; M Falah Kheyrkhah

Volume 24, Issue 95 , June 2015, , Pages 185-198

https://doi.org/10.22071/gsj.2015.42310

Abstract
  The Middle- Late Triassic Dashtak Formation acts as one of the best seal for giant gas reservoirs entrapped within the Dehram group inthe Southwest of Iran and the northern Persian Gulf because ofthick anhydrite deposits. The facies analysis of Dashtak Formation led to recognition of 14 microfacies, ...  Read More

Depositional Environment, Diagenesis and Sequence Stratigraphy of Ilam Formation in Siri Alvand Oilfield

M Khanjani; S.R Moussavi-Harami; H Rahimpour-Bonab; M.R Kamali; A Chehrazi

Volume 24, Issue 95 , June 2015, , Pages 253-262

https://doi.org/10.22071/gsj.2015.42336

Abstract
  The Santonian – CampanianIlam Formation is one of the major reservoirs of Bangestan Group in the Zagros petroliferous basin. In the Siri Alvand Oilfield located in the Persian Gulf this formation with a total thickness of 130 m, consists of limestone. In this study, microfacies, depositional environments, ...  Read More

Sedimentary Facies and Sequence Stratigraphy of Qom Formation Deposits in NE Delijan,NW Central Iran

M Karavan; A Mahboubi; H Vaziri-Moghaddam; R Moussavi-Harami

Volume 24, Issue 94 , March 2015, , Pages 229-236

https://doi.org/10.22071/gsj.2015.42663

Abstract
  The Oligocene Qom Formation deposits in NW Central Iran (NE Delijan) are widespread in NE-SW trend.Four members of the Qom Formation (unknown, a, b& c1) in the study area consist of mainly marly limestone, limestone, sandy limestone and a minor amounts of sandstone. It disconformablyoverliesthe Lower ...  Read More

Sedimentary Environment, Diagenesis and Sequence Stratigraphy of Upper Sarvak Formation (Mishrif Equivalent) in Siri Oil Fields

M khanjani; S.R Moussavi-Harami; H Rahimpour-Bonab; M.R Kamali

Volume 24, Issue 94 , March 2015, , Pages 263-274

https://doi.org/10.22071/gsj.2015.42666

Abstract
  The Albian - Turonian Sarvak Formation, the second major reservoir formation in south and southwest Iran is composed of mainly carbonate rocks. In this study, the upper part of Sarvak Formation in Siri Oil Fields was studied to determine facies, depositional environments, diagenetic processes and sequence ...  Read More

The Effect of Sea Level Change on Depositional Facies in Mozduran Formation, West of the Kopet-Dagh Basin

S.Z Pourheidar; A Mahboubi; M.H Mahmudy Gharaie; S.R Moussavi Harami

Volume 24, Issue 94 , March 2015, , Pages 275-286

https://doi.org/10.22071/gsj.2015.42669

Abstract
  The Mozduran Formation in west of the Kopet-Dagh basin, NE Jajarm, is mainly composed of dolostone in top and base, and mudstone to grainstone limestones in the middle parts of Cheshme-Khan section. This formation in the Qezel-Tapeh2 well is composed of alternative limestone and shale layers. Based on ...  Read More

Sequence Stratigraphy of Padeha and Bahram Formations in Baghin Section (West of Kerman) based on Lithofacies and Conodontfacies

Z Khosravi; S.M Hosseini-Nezhad

Volume 23, Issue 92 , September 2014, , Pages 47-55

https://doi.org/10.22071/gsj.2014.43651

Abstract
  The carbonate and terrigenous sedimentary sequence of the Padeha and Bahram formations (late Givetian- late Frasnian) with a total thickness of 126 m have a gradational and conformable contact at Baghin region of W Kerman in Central Iran. The terrigenous facies are mainly consisting of sandstone and ...  Read More

Sequence Stratigraphy of Members 1, 2, and 3 of the Mila Formation in Eastern Central Alborz

H Amin-Rasouli; Y Lasemi; S Zaheri

Volume 23, Issue 91 , June 2014, , Pages 25-38

https://doi.org/10.22071/gsj.2014.43751

Abstract
  The middle Cambrian-early Ordovician transgression in the AlborzMountains resulted in the deposition of members 1 through 3 of the Mila Formation showing an overall transgressive trend. This succession is bounded unconformably by the Top-Quartzite of the Lalun Formation at the below and member 4 of the ...  Read More

Depositional Environment and Sequence Stratigraphy of the Kangan Formation in South Pars Field

S.A Aleali; H. Rahimpour-Bonab; S. R. Moussavi -Harami; D. Jahani; A. Asadi-Eskandar

Volume 22, Issue 87 , December 2013, , Pages 65-74

https://doi.org/10.22071/gsj.2013.53831

Abstract
  The Early Triassic carbonates of Kangan Formation are major gas reservoirs in the Southwest of Iran and the northern Persian Gulf. Facies analyses of Kangan Formation led to recognition of 13 microfacies which are related to tidal flat, lagoon, shoal and open marine environments. Examination of vertical ...  Read More

Depositional Environment and Sequence Stratigraphy of Pesteliegh Formation in Central Kopet Dagh (Dareh-Gaz)

A. Karimian Torghabeh; S.R Moussavi-Harami; A. Mahboubi

Volume 22, Issue 88 , December 2013, , Pages 121-130

https://doi.org/10.22071/gsj.2013.53686

Abstract
  Siliciclastic succession of Pesteliegh Formation, Lower Paleocene, has an extensive exposure in the Kopet Dagh basin. Three stratigraphic sections, consist of Dareh Gaz, Shamsikhan and Karnaveh in central Kopet Dagh, were measured and studied for environmental  interpretation and sequence stratigraphic ...  Read More

Sequence Stratigraphy of Carbonate–Evaporite Successions of Dashtak Formation in Aghar#1and West Aghar#1 Boreholes in Aghar Gas Field

M. Khoshnoodkia; H. Mohseni; M. Hajian

Volume 20, Issue 79 , January 2011, , Pages 171-182

https://doi.org/10.22071/gsj.2011.55117

Abstract
  Carbonate – evaporates intervals of Dashtak formation is an important cap rocks in Zagros basin. Sequence stratigraphic analysis of Dashtak Formation in two wells (Aghar#1; West Aghar#1) was investigated in sequence stratigraphic framework. Data obtained from petrographic examinations of thin sections ...  Read More

Calcareous Algae of the Permian Deposits in Central Alborz: An Environmental and Sequence Stratigraphic Approach

H. Mosadegh; M. Lankarani

Volume 19, Issue 76 , January 2010, , Pages 79-84

https://doi.org/10.22071/gsj.2010.55651

Abstract
  The carbonate facies of Permian in Gaduk area (Central Alborz) are dominated by calcareous algae. Study of the facies resulted in recognition of several species of Cyanobacteria, Dasycladacean and Gymnocodiacean green algae and also Phylloid algae. In the studied succession, Phylloid algae are identified ...  Read More

Water-Level Fluctutions and Sequence Stratigraphy of the Ab-Talkh Formation at Type Section

E. Ghasemi-Nejad; & Z. Rezaei

Volume 20, Issue 77 , January 2010, , Pages 91-98

https://doi.org/10.22071/gsj.2010.55341

Abstract
  The Ab-Talkh Formation (Campanian- Maastrichtian) is one of the lithostratigraphic units of the Kopeh-Dagh sedimentary basin. So far no high resolution sequence stratigraphy has been done on this formation. In this study, we use the fossil evidences to analyse the formation in the sequence stratigraphy ...  Read More