Tectono-sedimentologic and lithostratigraphic control in Aures Region: Case study Djebel Metlili, Batna, Algeria

• Autorzy: Touahri Abdeldjebar , Sahraoui Salah , Benmansour Sana , Hadjkouider Mohammed

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DOI

10.15576/GLL/2024.2.08

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This research delves into the geological features of the western section of the Aures Basin, with a primary focus on Djebel Metlili. The geological characteristics span Mesozoic and Tertiary deposits, ranging from the Triassic to the Quaternary epochs. Notably, the higher Cretaceous period stands out for its substantial carbonate-rich sequence. The research relied on geological maps, field observations, core samples, and laboratory analyses, including lithostratigraphic examinations (cross-section) and thin section. Structural features show that is formed by large regular folds of ENE-WSW or E-W direction. Anticlines and synclines are often affected by transverse accidents at the axes of the folds. In its northern part is located immediately south of the Belezma-Batna mountains. Structural analysis highlights significant tectonic disturbances, oriented in a northwest-southeast direction. A detailed lithostratigraphic examination reveals marly formations interspersed with limestone-rich layers containing Inoceramus. The southern part of Dj. Metlili, particularly the Santonian-Campanian series, unveils three distinct meso-transgressive sequences, linked to sea-level fluctuations associated with sedimentary basin subsidence. The studied area exhibits three distinct facies: one characterized by gray phosphate limestone with crisscrossed stratifications and agitated bioclastic sand, another featuring a mollusk-rich bioclastic limestone indicating a turbulent intertidal environment, and a third presenting a clay limestone bank with fine to medium grains and lumachels rich in oysters and gastropods. The associated grainstone texture in the microfacies suggests an internal platform environment marked by dissolution, bioturbation, and ferruginization. This comprehensive exploration provides valuable insights into the geological history of the region, significantly contributing to our understanding of its evolution over time.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Aures; Metlili; Santonian-Campanian; inoceram; tectonics

PL

Aures; Metlili; kampan; santon; inoceram; tektonika

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Rolniczego w Krakowie
• Czasopismo: Geomatics, Landmanagement and Landscape
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: no. 2
• Strony: 111--124
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 17 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Touahri Abdeldjebar

• Hydrocarbon Production Department, Kasdi Merbah University, Algeria

• https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9155-3138

autor

Sahraoui Salah

• Hydrocarbon Production Department, Kasdi Merbah University, Algeria

• https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0860-8872

autor

Benmansour Sana

• Department of Geology, University of Batna 2, Fesdis, Algeria

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3046-8451

autor

Hadjkouider Mohammed

• Department of Hydrocarbon and Renewable Energy, University of Ahmed Draia, Adrar, Algeria

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1282-8676

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