Salt Tectonics (IMAGE)

Johannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz

Salt Tectonics

Caption

Numeric simulation of salt tectonics: the upper row of images shows a temporal forward simulation that starts with a salt layer, on top of which sediments are gradually deposited. Because salt is lighter than the overlying sediment, the salt rises to the top and forms salt structures, which are similar to the structures observed today in sediment basins. The bottom row of images shows that in the simulations it is possible to start with the observed structures and calculate back in time. The complete evolution of a sediment basin can thus be reconstructed.

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Ill./©: Naiara Fernandez, Boris Kaus, JGU

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This image may only be used in connection with the press release "Geophysicist Boris Kaus receives ERC Proof of Concept Grant," issued by Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz on May 30, 2016.

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