Thrustbelts: Structural Architecture, Thermal Regimes and Petroleum Systems

Introduction Acknowledgements Part I. Fundamentals of Thrustbelts: 1. Introduction to the topic of thrustbelts 2. Mechanics of thrust wedges 3. Mechanics of thrust sheets 4. Thin-skin thrustbelt structures 5. Thick-skin thrustbelt structures 6. Determination of timing of thrusting and deformation rates Part II. Evolving Structural Architecture and Fluid Flow: 7. Role of mechanical stratigraphy on evolving architectural elements and structural style 8. Role of pre-contractional tectonics and anisotropy on evolving structural style 9. Role of syn-orogenic erosion and deposition on evolving structural style 10. Fluid flow in thrustbelts during and after deformation Part III. Thermal Regime: 11. Role of pre-orogenic heat flow on subsequent thermal regimes 12. Role of structural and stratigraphic architecture on thermal regimes 13. Role of syn-orogenic burial and/or uplift and erosion on thermal regimes 14. Role of deformation on thermal regimes 15. Role of fluid movement on thermal regimes Part IV. Petroleum Systems: 16. Hydrocarbons in thrustbelts: global view 17. Source rocks in thrustbelt settings 18. Maturation and migration in thrustbelts 19. Seals and traps in thrustbelts 20. Reservoir destruction or enhancement due to thrusting 21. Remaining petroleum potential of thrustbelts.