North Sea 1: The Tectonic Framework

Synopsis: Presents two models of basin formation and development and shows how the case for each has been argued. Considers the nature of the North Sea sedimentary basin, with maps and cross-sections showing the total thickness of post-Zechstein, rift and sag-phase, thickness geometry and refraction evidence for crustal thinning. Discusses the McKenzie model (pure shear model) of crustal extension as applied to subsidence across the central graben of the North Sea. Describes the Wernicke model for crustal extension and its application to the North Sea Viking graben. Interprets the deep seismic line NSDP’84 and tests this with computer-simulated section balancing. Applies the Wernicke ideas to the Solway basin and speculates that the northern North Sea is an asymmetrical extensional basin formed between two huge strike-slip faults.
Series: Sedimentary Processes and Basin Analysis, Course S338
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 55 min.
Year of production: 1988
Availability: Sale; 1999 sale: £105.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects: Geology
Keywords: basin formation; plate tectonics

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