the stratigraphy and structural history of the mesozoic and cenozoic ...

5-1 Block diagram showing schematic shapes of salt structures by structural
maturity and size 128
5-2 Schematic diagram of typical stress and strain domains in a clastic
passive continental margin 130
5-3 Tectono-stratigraphic provinces of the northern Gulf of Mexico Basin 131
5-4 Time structure map of the top of salt horizon 133
5-5 Map distribution of halotectonic structural associations and their broad
domanial distribution 135
5-6 A) Section of seismic profile showing example of salt trough and swell,
B) Schematic diagram showing relationship between basement faulting
and swell formation 137
5-7 Two seismic profile sections showing examples of salt structures typical
of the Intra-Salt Detachment association 140
5-8 Stages of diapir initiation and growth during extension 144
5-9 Salt structure geometries as controlled by salt supply and sedimentation 145
5-10 SW-NE seismic strike line A-A’ with examples of salt structures typical
of the Diapiric association 147
5-11 SW-NE seismic strike line B-B’ with examples of salt structures typical
of the Diapiric association 148
5-12 SW-NE seismic profile C-C’ with examples of salt structures typical of
the Diapiric association 150
5-13 SW-NE seismic profile D-D’ with examples of salt structures typical of
the Diapiric association 151
5-14 Diapir rejuvenation during contraction 153
5-15 Portion of NW-SE seismic profile with example of rejuvenated
“hourglass” shaped diapir with vertical secondary weld at middle stem 156
5-16 Portion of NW-SE seismic profile with example of inclined secondary
weld as feeder to a basinward tilted diapir 157
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