oa The Evolution of Reverse Faults in Forced-fold Analogue Experiments Using Wet Clay

The main objective of this project is to study the development and the architecture of extensional forced folds. Such structures usually develop above reactivated extensional basement fault. It is important to understand the evolution of reverse folds as they can trap hydrocarbons.

We used wet kaolin clay models to observe the development of forced folding and the associated faults. Many of the features seen in the analogue models can be identified also on seismic reflection data.

Therefore, the analogue experiments were successfully used as a template to interpret the Jurassic extensional fault system from the Moesian Platform, Southern Romania.