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What is the Red Sea – Gulf of Suez rift system an example of?
What is the Red Sea – Gulf of Suez rift system an example of?
What caused the formation of the Red Sea – Gulf of Suez rift system?
What caused the formation of the Red Sea – Gulf of Suez rift system?
What geological structure is a half-graben bounded by?
What geological structure is a half-graben bounded by?
What do traps in the Gulf of Suez rift system comprise?
What do traps in the Gulf of Suez rift system comprise?
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What was another notable influence on structuring in the Gulf of Suez rift system?
What was another notable influence on structuring in the Gulf of Suez rift system?
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Which formation in Egypt consists of white cherty limestone from the Lower Eocene period?
Which formation in Egypt consists of white cherty limestone from the Lower Eocene period?
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In which region of Egypt can the Dakhla Shale, a formation consisting of shales that are marly at the base, be found?
In which region of Egypt can the Dakhla Shale, a formation consisting of shales that are marly at the base, be found?
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Which formation in Egypt is characterized by soft chalks and white marly beds dating back to the Maastrichtian - Paleocene period?
Which formation in Egypt is characterized by soft chalks and white marly beds dating back to the Maastrichtian - Paleocene period?
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Which occurrence in Egypt is represented by the Farafra Limestone and the Esna Shale, both from the Lower Eocene period?
Which occurrence in Egypt is represented by the Farafra Limestone and the Esna Shale, both from the Lower Eocene period?
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What type of rock is the Tarawan Chalk in Egypt, which includes some bands of calcareous shale and is from the upper Paleocene period?
What type of rock is the Tarawan Chalk in Egypt, which includes some bands of calcareous shale and is from the upper Paleocene period?
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Study Notes
Red Sea – Gulf of Suez Rift System
- An example of a divergent tectonic plate boundary.
- Formed due to tectonic forces associated with the African and Arabian plates pulling apart.
Geological Structures
- A half-graben is bounded by one normal fault and is characterized by subsidence.
- Traps in the Gulf of Suez rift system comprise various geological formations that can reserve hydrocarbons.
Influences on Structuring
- Significant faulting influenced the geological structuring of the Gulf of Suez rift system.
Notable Formations in Egypt
- The Dakhla Shale, found in the Dakhla Oasis region, consists of marly base shales.
- The formation characterized by white cherty limestone from the Lower Eocene period is the Dakhla Formation.
- The Maastrichtian - Paleocene period is represented by soft chalks and white marly beds known as the Abu Roash Formation.
- The Lower Eocene period is also represented by the Farafra Limestone and the Esna Shale.
Rock Types
- The Tarawan Chalk is composed of soft chalk with bands of calcareous shale, dating back to the upper Paleocene period.
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Test your knowledge of the subsurface stratigraphy, oil and gas fields, petroleum system, tectonic features, and lithostratigraphy of the Gulf of Suez in Egypt. Learn about the Red Sea – Gulf of Suez rift system and its formation through this quiz.
