Inversion Structures in a Foreland Area - Seismic Examples from the Adriatic Sea - Italy (original) (raw)

Inversion structures play a critical role in hydrocarbon exploration, particularly in foreland fold-and-thrust belts. This study utilizes reprocessed seismic reflection data from the Adriatic Sea to document positive inversion structures formed during Plio-Quaternary compressional-transpressional tectonics, contributing to the understanding of regional tectonics and highlighting the potential for hydrocarbon resources in the area. It emphasizes the need for renewed exploration efforts focused on positive inversion as a dominant tectonic process influencing deep-seated structures.