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Research paper thumbnail of Integrated geophysical and geological studies of selected major tectonic features in south-central U.S

Research paper thumbnail of Structural and stratigraphic controls on the geothermal regime of the Gulf of Suez, Egypt as revealed by the geophysical and bottom-hole temperature data

Egyptian Journal of Geology, May 1, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Mapping of groundwater prospective zones integrating remote sensing, geographic information systems and geophysical techniques in El-Qaà Plain area, Egypt

Hydrogeology Journal, 2017

The geospatial mapping of groundwater prospective zones is essential to support the needs of loca... more The geospatial mapping of groundwater prospective zones is essential to support the needs of local inhabitants and agricultural activities in arid regions such as El-Qaà area, Sinai Peninsula, Egypt. The study aims to locate new wells that can serve to cope with water scarcity. The integration of remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS) and geophysical techniques is a breakthrough for groundwater prospecting. Based on these techniques, several factors contributing to groundwater potential in El-Qaà Plain were determined. Geophysical data were supported by information derived from a digital elevation model, and from geologic, geomorphologic and hydrologic data, to reveal the promising sites. All the spatial data that represent the contributing factors were integrated and analyzed in a GIS framework to develop a groundwater prospective model. An appropriate weightage was specified to each factor based on its relative contribution towards groundwater potential, and the resulting map delineates the study area into five classes, from very poor to very good potential. The very good potential zones are located in the Quaternary deposits, with flat to gentle topography, dense lineaments and structurally controlled drainage channels. The groundwater potential map was tested against the distribution of groundwater wells and cultivated land. The integrated methodology provides a powerful tool to design a suitable groundwater management plan in arid regions.RésuméLa cartographie géospatiale de zones à potentiel aquifère est. essentielle pour satisfaire les besoins en eau des habitants et de l’agriculture dans des régions arides telle que la région d’El-Qaà, Péninsule du Sinai, Egypte. L’étude vise à identifier des secteurs pour forer de nouveaux puits pouvant pallier à la rareté de l’eau. L’intégration de la télédétection, des systèmes d’information géographique (SIG) et des techniques géophysiques constitue une avancée dans la prospection de l’eau souterraine. Sur la base de ces techniques, plusieurs paramètres d’évaluation du potentiel en eau souterraine de la plaine El-Qaà ont été identifiés. Afin de mettre en évidence des sites prometteurs, les données géophysiques se sont appuyées sur des informations déduites d’un modèle altimétrique numérique, et sur des données géologiques, géomorphologiques et hydrologiques. Toutes les données spatiales qui représentent les facteurs contributifs ont été intégrées et analysées dans le cadre d’un SIG pour élaborer un modèle prospectif des eaux souterraines. Une pondération appropriée a été appliquée à chaque facteur sur la base de sa contribution relative vis à vis du potentiel en eau souterraine, et la carte résultante permet de délimiter l’aire d’étude en 5 classes de très faible à très bon potentiel. Les zones à très bon potentiel sont localisées dans les dépôts quaternaires présentant une topographie plate ou douce, des linéaments denses et des chenaux structuraux de drainage. La carte du potentiel en eaux souterraines a été testée en la confrontant à la distribution des puits et terres cultivées. La méthodologie intégrée fournit un outil puissant pour concevoir un plan de gestion de l’eau souterraine adapté aux régions arides.ResumenEl mapeo geoespacial de potenciales zonas de aguas subterráneas es esencial para apoyar las necesidades de los habitantes locales y las actividades agrícolas en regiones áridas, como es el área de El-Qaà, Península del Sinaí, Egipto. El estudio tiene como objetivo localizar nuevos pozos que puedan servir para afrontar la escasez de agua. La integración de la teledetección, los sistemas de información geográfica (SIG) y las técnicas geofísicas es un avance para la prospección de agua subterránea. En base a estas técnicas, se determinaron varios factores que contribuyen a conocer el potencial de agua subterránea en la llanura de El-Qaà. Los datos geofísicos fueron apoyados por la información derivada de un modelo de elevación digital, para revelar los sitios más promisorios a partir de datos geológicos, geomorfológicos e hidrológicos. Todos los datos espaciales que representan estos factores se integraron y analizaron en un marco SIG para desarrollar un modelo del potencial del agua subterránea. Se especificó un peso apropiado para cada factor, basado en su contribución relativa al potencial del agua subterránea, y el mapa resultante delimita el área de estudio en cinco clases, desde un potencial muy pobre hasta muy bueno. Las potenciales zonas muy buenas se localizan en los depósitos cuaternarios, con topografía plana a suave, lineamientos densos y canales de drenaje estructuralmente controlados. El mapa de potencial de aguas subterráneas se probó contra la distribución de pozos de agua subterránea y tierras cultivadas. La metodología integrada proporciona una herramienta poderosa para diseñar un plan adecuado de manejo del agua subterránea en regiones…

Research paper thumbnail of Structural and stratigraphic controls on the geothermal regime of the Gulf of Suez, Egypt as revealed by the geophysical and bottom-hole temperature data

Egyptian Journal of Geology

Research paper thumbnail of 3D seismic characterization of the polygonal fault systems and its impact on fluid flow migration: An example from the Northern Carnarvon Basin, Australia

Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, Aug 1, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of Deducing the structural framework of the Southern Faghur-Siwa Basin, northern Western Desert, Egypt using potential field data

Journal of African Earth Sciences

Research paper thumbnail of Interpretation of the subsurface tectonic setting of the Natrun Basin, north Western Desert, Egypt using Satellite Bouguer gravity and magnetic data

Journal of African Earth Sciences, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Spatial prediction of landslide-susceptible zones in El-Qaá area, Egypt, using an integrated approach based on GIS statistical analysis

Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of Elicitation of the tectonic shearing structures in the north eastern part of Sirt Basin, Libya as deduced by potential field data

Egyptian Journal of Geology

Research paper thumbnail of Crustal modeling of the central part of the Northern Western Desert, Egypt using gravity data

Journal of African Earth Sciences, 2017

Research paper thumbnail of Sequence stratigraphic analysis and depositional evolution of the Upper Cretaceous deposits in Ras Budran oil field, Gulf of Suez, Egypt

Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 2021

The Upper Cretaceous deposits represent significant oil reservoirs in several fields of the Gulf ... more The Upper Cretaceous deposits represent significant oil reservoirs in several fields of the Gulf of Suez province, Egypt. The present work aims to study these sediments in Ras Budran oil field in view of sequence stratigraphic analysis. Five third-order depositional sequences were determined for the Upper Cretaceous section in Ras Budran field depending on the analysis and interpretation of the integrated well logging and biostratigraphic datasets. The five sequences are separated by six sequence boundaries and were classified into their systems tracts signifying several sedimentation patterns of progradation and retrogradation. The first depositional sequence corresponds to the Cenomanian-early Turonian Raha and Abu Qada formations classifying into transgressive and highstand systems tracts. The second sequence comprises the Late Turonian Wata Formation subdividing into transgressive and highstand systems tracts. The third sequence embraces the Coniacian–Santonian Matulla Formation subdividing into lowstand, transgressive, and highstand systems tracts. The fourth and fifth depositional sequences coincide with the Campanian-Maastrichtian Brown limestone and Sudr Chalk marking transgressive and highstand systems tracts. The well-documented Maastrichtian-Paleocene boundary marks the last sequence boundary at the top of the studied succession and is strongly controlled by synsedimentary tectonics associated with the Syrian Arc tectonism. The Late Cretaceous depositional history at Ras Budran field was dominated by relative sea level fluctuations. The rising in relative sea level was controlled by the global sea level rise together with basin subsidence, whereas the drop in relative sea level was controlled by the basin filling.

Research paper thumbnail of Diacritical Seismic Signatures for Complex Geological Structures: Case Studies from Shushan Basin (Egypt) and Arkoma Basin (USA)

International Journal of Geophysics, 2014

Seismic reflection techniques show an imperative role in imaging complex geological structures an... more Seismic reflection techniques show an imperative role in imaging complex geological structures and are becoming more acceptable as data interpreting tools in 2D/3D view. These subsurface geological structures provide complex seismic signature due to their geometrical behavior. Consequently, it is extremely difficult to interpret these seismic sections in terms of subsurface configuration. The main goal of this paper is to introduce seismic attributes as a powerful tool to interpret complex geological structures in different geological settings. In order to image these complex geological features, multiple seismic attributes such as coherence and curvature have been applied to the seismic data generated over the Shushan Basin (Egypt) and Arkoma Basin (USA). Each type of geological structure event usually generates a unique seismic “signature” that we can recognize and identify by using these seismic attributes. In Shushan Basin (Egypt), they provide a framework and constraint during ...

Research paper thumbnail of Integrated geophysical studies on the area east of Abu Gharadig basin, southern Cairo, Egypt, using potential field data

NRIAG Journal of Astronomy and Geophysics, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Integrated geophysical studies on the area east of Abu Gharadig basin, Western Desert, Egypt, using potential field data

Research paper thumbnail of Integrated geophysical and geological studies of selected major tectonic features in south-central U.S

Research paper thumbnail of Structural and stratigraphic controls on the geothermal regime of the Gulf of Suez, Egypt as revealed by the geophysical and bottom-hole temperature data

Egyptian Journal of Geology, May 1, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Mapping of groundwater prospective zones integrating remote sensing, geographic information systems and geophysical techniques in El-Qaà Plain area, Egypt

Hydrogeology Journal, 2017

The geospatial mapping of groundwater prospective zones is essential to support the needs of loca... more The geospatial mapping of groundwater prospective zones is essential to support the needs of local inhabitants and agricultural activities in arid regions such as El-Qaà area, Sinai Peninsula, Egypt. The study aims to locate new wells that can serve to cope with water scarcity. The integration of remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS) and geophysical techniques is a breakthrough for groundwater prospecting. Based on these techniques, several factors contributing to groundwater potential in El-Qaà Plain were determined. Geophysical data were supported by information derived from a digital elevation model, and from geologic, geomorphologic and hydrologic data, to reveal the promising sites. All the spatial data that represent the contributing factors were integrated and analyzed in a GIS framework to develop a groundwater prospective model. An appropriate weightage was specified to each factor based on its relative contribution towards groundwater potential, and the resulting map delineates the study area into five classes, from very poor to very good potential. The very good potential zones are located in the Quaternary deposits, with flat to gentle topography, dense lineaments and structurally controlled drainage channels. The groundwater potential map was tested against the distribution of groundwater wells and cultivated land. The integrated methodology provides a powerful tool to design a suitable groundwater management plan in arid regions.RésuméLa cartographie géospatiale de zones à potentiel aquifère est. essentielle pour satisfaire les besoins en eau des habitants et de l’agriculture dans des régions arides telle que la région d’El-Qaà, Péninsule du Sinai, Egypte. L’étude vise à identifier des secteurs pour forer de nouveaux puits pouvant pallier à la rareté de l’eau. L’intégration de la télédétection, des systèmes d’information géographique (SIG) et des techniques géophysiques constitue une avancée dans la prospection de l’eau souterraine. Sur la base de ces techniques, plusieurs paramètres d’évaluation du potentiel en eau souterraine de la plaine El-Qaà ont été identifiés. Afin de mettre en évidence des sites prometteurs, les données géophysiques se sont appuyées sur des informations déduites d’un modèle altimétrique numérique, et sur des données géologiques, géomorphologiques et hydrologiques. Toutes les données spatiales qui représentent les facteurs contributifs ont été intégrées et analysées dans le cadre d’un SIG pour élaborer un modèle prospectif des eaux souterraines. Une pondération appropriée a été appliquée à chaque facteur sur la base de sa contribution relative vis à vis du potentiel en eau souterraine, et la carte résultante permet de délimiter l’aire d’étude en 5 classes de très faible à très bon potentiel. Les zones à très bon potentiel sont localisées dans les dépôts quaternaires présentant une topographie plate ou douce, des linéaments denses et des chenaux structuraux de drainage. La carte du potentiel en eaux souterraines a été testée en la confrontant à la distribution des puits et terres cultivées. La méthodologie intégrée fournit un outil puissant pour concevoir un plan de gestion de l’eau souterraine adapté aux régions arides.ResumenEl mapeo geoespacial de potenciales zonas de aguas subterráneas es esencial para apoyar las necesidades de los habitantes locales y las actividades agrícolas en regiones áridas, como es el área de El-Qaà, Península del Sinaí, Egipto. El estudio tiene como objetivo localizar nuevos pozos que puedan servir para afrontar la escasez de agua. La integración de la teledetección, los sistemas de información geográfica (SIG) y las técnicas geofísicas es un avance para la prospección de agua subterránea. En base a estas técnicas, se determinaron varios factores que contribuyen a conocer el potencial de agua subterránea en la llanura de El-Qaà. Los datos geofísicos fueron apoyados por la información derivada de un modelo de elevación digital, para revelar los sitios más promisorios a partir de datos geológicos, geomorfológicos e hidrológicos. Todos los datos espaciales que representan estos factores se integraron y analizaron en un marco SIG para desarrollar un modelo del potencial del agua subterránea. Se especificó un peso apropiado para cada factor, basado en su contribución relativa al potencial del agua subterránea, y el mapa resultante delimita el área de estudio en cinco clases, desde un potencial muy pobre hasta muy bueno. Las potenciales zonas muy buenas se localizan en los depósitos cuaternarios, con topografía plana a suave, lineamientos densos y canales de drenaje estructuralmente controlados. El mapa de potencial de aguas subterráneas se probó contra la distribución de pozos de agua subterránea y tierras cultivadas. La metodología integrada proporciona una herramienta poderosa para diseñar un plan adecuado de manejo del agua subterránea en regiones…

Research paper thumbnail of Structural and stratigraphic controls on the geothermal regime of the Gulf of Suez, Egypt as revealed by the geophysical and bottom-hole temperature data

Egyptian Journal of Geology

Research paper thumbnail of 3D seismic characterization of the polygonal fault systems and its impact on fluid flow migration: An example from the Northern Carnarvon Basin, Australia

Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, Aug 1, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of Deducing the structural framework of the Southern Faghur-Siwa Basin, northern Western Desert, Egypt using potential field data

Journal of African Earth Sciences

Research paper thumbnail of Interpretation of the subsurface tectonic setting of the Natrun Basin, north Western Desert, Egypt using Satellite Bouguer gravity and magnetic data

Journal of African Earth Sciences, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Spatial prediction of landslide-susceptible zones in El-Qaá area, Egypt, using an integrated approach based on GIS statistical analysis

Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of Elicitation of the tectonic shearing structures in the north eastern part of Sirt Basin, Libya as deduced by potential field data

Egyptian Journal of Geology

Research paper thumbnail of Crustal modeling of the central part of the Northern Western Desert, Egypt using gravity data

Journal of African Earth Sciences, 2017

Research paper thumbnail of Sequence stratigraphic analysis and depositional evolution of the Upper Cretaceous deposits in Ras Budran oil field, Gulf of Suez, Egypt

Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 2021

The Upper Cretaceous deposits represent significant oil reservoirs in several fields of the Gulf ... more The Upper Cretaceous deposits represent significant oil reservoirs in several fields of the Gulf of Suez province, Egypt. The present work aims to study these sediments in Ras Budran oil field in view of sequence stratigraphic analysis. Five third-order depositional sequences were determined for the Upper Cretaceous section in Ras Budran field depending on the analysis and interpretation of the integrated well logging and biostratigraphic datasets. The five sequences are separated by six sequence boundaries and were classified into their systems tracts signifying several sedimentation patterns of progradation and retrogradation. The first depositional sequence corresponds to the Cenomanian-early Turonian Raha and Abu Qada formations classifying into transgressive and highstand systems tracts. The second sequence comprises the Late Turonian Wata Formation subdividing into transgressive and highstand systems tracts. The third sequence embraces the Coniacian–Santonian Matulla Formation subdividing into lowstand, transgressive, and highstand systems tracts. The fourth and fifth depositional sequences coincide with the Campanian-Maastrichtian Brown limestone and Sudr Chalk marking transgressive and highstand systems tracts. The well-documented Maastrichtian-Paleocene boundary marks the last sequence boundary at the top of the studied succession and is strongly controlled by synsedimentary tectonics associated with the Syrian Arc tectonism. The Late Cretaceous depositional history at Ras Budran field was dominated by relative sea level fluctuations. The rising in relative sea level was controlled by the global sea level rise together with basin subsidence, whereas the drop in relative sea level was controlled by the basin filling.

Research paper thumbnail of Diacritical Seismic Signatures for Complex Geological Structures: Case Studies from Shushan Basin (Egypt) and Arkoma Basin (USA)

International Journal of Geophysics, 2014

Seismic reflection techniques show an imperative role in imaging complex geological structures an... more Seismic reflection techniques show an imperative role in imaging complex geological structures and are becoming more acceptable as data interpreting tools in 2D/3D view. These subsurface geological structures provide complex seismic signature due to their geometrical behavior. Consequently, it is extremely difficult to interpret these seismic sections in terms of subsurface configuration. The main goal of this paper is to introduce seismic attributes as a powerful tool to interpret complex geological structures in different geological settings. In order to image these complex geological features, multiple seismic attributes such as coherence and curvature have been applied to the seismic data generated over the Shushan Basin (Egypt) and Arkoma Basin (USA). Each type of geological structure event usually generates a unique seismic “signature” that we can recognize and identify by using these seismic attributes. In Shushan Basin (Egypt), they provide a framework and constraint during ...

Research paper thumbnail of Integrated geophysical studies on the area east of Abu Gharadig basin, southern Cairo, Egypt, using potential field data

NRIAG Journal of Astronomy and Geophysics, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Integrated geophysical studies on the area east of Abu Gharadig basin, Western Desert, Egypt, using potential field data