Analogue Modelling of Fault Structures

Synopsis

Demonstrates the application of scaled sandbox experiments to the structural interpretation of fault geometry, using models constructed by Professor Ken McClay, Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, Univesity of London. Uses time-lapse techniques, allowing for examination of the dynamic development of the fault resulting fault structures.

Language

English

Medium

Video

Year of production

1991

Availability

Out of Distribution

Uses

Petroleum geologists, students, teachers and seismologists.

Subjects

Geology

Keywords

fault structures; seismology

Sections

Title

Extensional fault structures

Synopsis

Part 1: Features five models with discussion of results and methods with relation to seismic profiles.

Title

Inversion fault structures

Synopsis

Part 2: Four inversion models, with discussion of the modelling techniques and relevence to seismic secitons.

Production Company

Name

Geofilms Ltd

Notes

See: Oxford Network Communications

Sponsor

Name

BP Exploration

Distributor

Name

Oxford Network Communications

Notes

This company has ceased trading and its products are no longer available to purchase