Integrated satellite and geochemical studies in northern Siberia

Journal Article · Wed Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1987 · Int. Geol. Rev.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00206818709466183· OSTI ID:5295991

Bidzhiyev, R A; Lyapina, G G; Rozhnova, T A; Vanin, A L

The complex of physicogeographical conditions in northern Siberia limit the possibilities for wide usage of traditional geological-geophysical methods. In such regions, poorly studied and difficult of access, one means of increasing the efficiency of petroleum-exploration work may be the use of remote sensing methods in association with terrestrial geochemical and geological-geomorphic studies. Over the last 10 years, the authors in company with other geologists have carried out satellite-based surveys in northern Siberia. As a result, they have succeeded in revealing new elements in the tectonic structure, of value in the more successful resolution of problems associated with predicting petroleum resource. This relates primarily to fault tectonics and also to the recognition of major and especially local anticlinal structures activated in recent time. The basis for the application of geochemical methods for prospecting hydrocarbon resources within deciphered local structures relates to the hypotheses on the filtration-diffusion mass-transfer of hydrocarbon gases from pools into the overlying sediments up to the present surface and their concentration in surface waters, soils, and vegetation. Results are discussed. 3 references.

• OSTI ID: 5295991
• Journal Information: Int. Geol. Rev.; (United States), Vol. 29:7; Other Information: Translated from Geologiya Nefti i Gaza; No. 5, 13-19(1987)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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