Reconstruction of central eastern desert (Egypt) tectonic framework by remote sensing

The territory under consideration is located within a large platform structure known as the Arabian-Nubian Shield. The analysis of previous works and the results of the interpretation of satellite images (Land Sat) made it possible to reveal two successive tectonic epochs expressed by two fault systems. The older is represented by ring and radial faults. The younger system is represented by NW strike faults and perpendicular to them. The last system of tectonic disturbances determined the present complex block structure of the territory. These two fault systems formed in three structural-tectonic cycles, a) Proterozoic metamorphic rocks of Meatiq dome, b) Upper Proterozoic-Lower Paleozoic represented by metavolcanics group, and c) Paleozoic represented by the Hammamat group sediments and Dokhan-Attala volcanics. © 2021, Univelt Inc. All rights reserved.

Authors
Mahmoud A.S.1 , Dyakonov V.V. 1 , Kotelnikov A.E. 2 , Kotelnikova E.M. 2
Conference proceedings
Advances in the Astronautical Sciences
Publisher
Univelt Inc.
Language
English
Pages
375-383
Status
Published
Volume
174
Year
2021
Organizations
  • 1 Department of Geology of Mineral Deposits, Russian State Geological Prospecting University, 23 Miklukho-Maklaya Str., Moscow, 117997, Russian Federation
  • 2 Department of Mineral Developing and Oil & Gas Engineering, Academy of Engineering, RUDN University, 6 Miklukho-Maklaya Str., Moscow, 117198, Russian Federation
Keywords
Metamorphic rocks; Remote sensing; Space applications; Space flight; Space platforms; Block structures; Fault system; Lower Paleozoic; Proterozoic; Satellite images; Tectonic disturbances; Tectonic framework; Volcanics; Faulting
Date of creation
16.12.2021
Date of change
16.12.2021
Short link
https://repository.rudn.ru/en/records/article/record/76272/
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