Ficha| Tectónica de la Plataforma Continental

OBJETIVOS

• To evaluate the basin evolution, structural styles and tectonic history of the different sectors. Apply tectonic processes to the understanding of first class oil plays associated with the opening of a continental margin. To understand the tectonic styles of Ríode La Plata embayment, the Saladoand Colorado basins, the extension of the Claromecó foredeep into the offshore, the structure of the San Jorge, San Juliánand Rawson basins. General evaluation of the Malvinas plateau and related basins. To recognize major geologic and structural settings along the continental platform

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CONTENIDOS

• The opening of a continental margin. Different type of subsidence and thermal histories. The initial rifting: the mechanics of extension. Tectonic regime through time. Gravitational fold and thrust belts. Syntectonic sedimentation. The growth faults and the roll-over formation. Classification of upper and lower plate margins. The Transamazonianstructures and their control in the offshore basins. The rate of accumulation and the potential enbankments. The Rio Grande Cone and the Ríode La Plata delta. Major discontinuities in the basement. The Claromecó foredeep and the Late Paleozoic basin. The aulacogenic basins: Salado and Colorado basins. The opening of the Weddell sea and the early rifting. The opening ofthe South Atlantic. The closed and open basins. The Golfode San Jorge offshore basin. The Penínsulade Valdés and Rawson basins. Formation of structural highs in lower plate margins. Plateau formation and continental stretching. Malvinas microplate accretion: an evaluation. The Plateau de las Malvinas and associated basins. The Scotia ridge evolution and associated basins. The Antarctic Peninsula basins.

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DIRIGIDO A: Geologists and geophysicists, engineers, and managers responsible for off-shore exploration in the continental platform.

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METODOLOGÍA: Teórica-Práctica. Videos, documentos impresos, promoviendo el debate y la ejercitación individual como grupal.

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MODALIDAD: Presencial.

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DURACIÓN: 24 horas.

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File| Tectonics of the Continental Shelf

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OBJECTIVES

• To evaluate the evolution of basins, structural styles, and tectonic history of various sectors of the continental shelf.
• Apply tectonic processes to understand significant oil plays associated with the opening of a continental margin.
• Understand the tectonic styles of the Río de la Plata embayment, the Salado and Colorado basins, the Claromecó foredeep extension into the offshore, and the structure of the San Jorge, San Julián, and Rawson basins.
• General evaluation of the Malvinas plateau and related basins.
• Recognize major geological and structural settings along the continental platform.

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CONTENTS

• Opening of a Continental Margin:

Different types of subsidence and thermal histories. Initial rifting: extension mechanics. Tectonic regimes through time.Gravitational fold and thrust belts. Syntectonic sedimentation. Growth faults and roll-over formation. Upper and lower plate margin classification

• Offshore Basin Structures:

Transamazonian structures and their control in offshore basins. Accumulation rates and potential embankments. Rio Grande Cone and Río de la Plata delta. Major basement discontinuities. Claromecó foredeep and the Late Paleozoic basin

Aulacogenic basins: Salado and Colorado basins. Weddell Sea opening and early rifting. South Atlantic opening: closed and open basins. Golfo de San Jorge offshore basin, Península de Valdés, and Rawson basins. Formation of structural highs in lower plate margins. Plateau formation and continental stretching

• Malvinas and Surrounding Regions:

Malvinas microplate accretion and evaluation. Malvinas Plateau and associated basins. Scotia Ridge evolution and related basins. Antarctic Peninsula basins

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Geologists, geophysicists, engineers, and managers involved in offshore exploration of the continental platform.

METHODOLOGY:

Theoretical-Practical. Videos, printed documents, encouraging group and individual discussions and exercises.

MODALITY: In-person.

DURATION: 24 hours.

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