Identifying sub-surface Triassic salt diapirs under domal structures in the Tunisian Atlas: exploration targets for potential mineralization

IF 1.1 4区 地球科学 Q3 GEOLOGY
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The aim of this study is to propose a conceptual model explaining the geometry, origin, distribution of three selected domal structures, namely Jerissa, Bou El Haneche and Bir Es Solâa and associated mineralization. These structures, located on the border of the NW–SE Kalaa Khasba graben (Tunisian Atlas), had not been extensively investigated and only inferred—but not positively identified—as salt diapirs. For this goal, a multi-disciplinary method based on satellite images, digital elevation models (DEMs), morpho-structural analysis, hydrochemistry and seismic data was used. The domal structures are clearly expressed in the DEMs, drained by radial hydrographic networks and affected by radial faulting. Under the Jerissa dome, the aquifer water samples contain high strontium values (546–598 mg/l) and also have high Sr2+/ Ca2+ ratios (between 10.59‰ and 11.22‰). This aquifer water chemical characteristics coupled to the interpretation of a seismic line crossing this structure suggest the presence of Triassic evaporitic materials in the sub-surface. The Triassic evaporitic sediments beneath the Bir Es Solâa structure were detected in the BS-1 drill hole. The results provide arguments for the existence of sub-outcropping Triassic rock which may be interpret as sub-surface diapirs under these domal structures, located preferentially at the intersection of regional NW–SE, E–W and NE–SW striking fault networks. At the three selected structures, the Aptian limestone forms the main mineralization traps for Pb–Zn–Ba and Fe. These sub-surface diapirs can be targets for mineral exploration in effort to discover potential mineralized bodies with economic concentration in central–northern Tunisian Atlas.

确定突尼斯阿特拉斯地区穹隆构造下的三叠纪地下盐沼泽:潜在矿化的勘探目标
摘要 本研究旨在提出一个概念模型,解释杰里萨、布埃尔-哈内什和比尔-埃斯-索拉这三个选定穹隆构造的几何形状、起源、分布以及相关矿化。这些结构位于西北-东南方向的卡拉哈斯巴地堑(突尼斯阿特拉斯)边界,尚未经过广泛调查,只是推断而非确定为盐层断裂带。为此,采用了一种基于卫星图像、数字高程模型(DEM)、形态结构分析、水化学和地震数据的多学科方法。穹隆结构在 DEM 中得到了清晰的表达,由径向水文网络排水,并受到径向断层的影响。在杰里萨穹隆下,含水层水样中的锶值较高(546-598 毫克/升),Sr2+/Ca2+比率也较高(在 10.59‰和 11.22‰之间)。这种含水层水的化学特征与穿越该结构的地震线的解释相结合,表明地下存在三叠纪蒸发物质。Bir Es Solâa 构造下的三叠纪蒸发沉积物是在 BS-1 号钻孔中探测到的。这些结果为这些穹隆构造下存在三叠纪次生岩石提供了论据,这些岩石可能被解释为地表下的隔水层,这些构造主要位于区域性 NW-SE、E-W 和 NE-SW 走向断层网络的交汇处。在这三个选定的构造中,古生代石灰岩是铅锌钡和铁的主要成矿陷阱。这些地表下的地下断裂可作为矿产勘探的目标,以发现突尼斯阿特拉斯中部和北部具有经济价值的潜在矿化体。
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Carbonates and Evaporites
Carbonates and Evaporites 地学-地质学
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2.80
自引率
14.30%
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70
审稿时长
3 months
期刊介绍: Established in 1979, the international journal Carbonates and Evaporites provides a forum for the exchange of concepts, research and applications on all aspects of carbonate and evaporite geology. This includes the origin and stratigraphy of carbonate and evaporite rocks and issues unique to these rock types: weathering phenomena, notably karst; engineering and environmental issues; mining and minerals extraction; and caves and permeability. The journal publishes current information in the form of original peer-reviewed articles, invited papers, and reports from meetings, editorials, and book and software reviews. The target audience includes professional geologists, hydrogeologists, engineers, geochemists, and other researchers, libraries, and educational centers.
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