Gamma-ray, stable carbon and oxygen isotope chemostratigraphy and sequence stratigraphy of the Lower Mahil Formation (KS-1 Khuff-Equivalent), Northern Oman

<p dir="ltr">This research presents findings from a study focused on the Lower Triassic (Induan) Lower Mahil KS-1 Formation, situated on a homoclinal carbonate platform in Northern Oman. The sequence stratigraphy of this formation is characterized by a considerable thickness variatio...

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المؤلف الرئيسي: Mohamed S. H. Moustafa (21632747) (author)
مؤلفون آخرون: Rasha Al Raqaishi (21632750) (author), Mohamed A. K. El-Ghali (21632753) (author), Mohamed Gharbi (5127338) (author), Iftikhar Ahmed Abbasi (20693915) (author), Aaraf Al Humaidi (21632756) (author), Nada Al Ghafri (21632759) (author), Marwa Musallam Alshukaili (21632762) (author), Hezam Al-Awah (21632765) (author)
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Mohamed A. K. El-Ghali (21632753)
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Aaraf Al Humaidi (21632756)
Nada Al Ghafri (21632759)
Marwa Musallam Alshukaili (21632762)
Hezam Al-Awah (21632765)
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Rasha Al Raqaishi (21632750)
Mohamed A. K. El-Ghali (21632753)
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Iftikhar Ahmed Abbasi (20693915)
Aaraf Al Humaidi (21632756)
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Rasha Al Raqaishi (21632750)
Mohamed A. K. El-Ghali (21632753)
Mohamed Gharbi (5127338)
Iftikhar Ahmed Abbasi (20693915)
Aaraf Al Humaidi (21632756)
Nada Al Ghafri (21632759)
Marwa Musallam Alshukaili (21632762)
Hezam Al-Awah (21632765)
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Geology
carbon isotope
oxygen isotope
uranium
total gamma-ray
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Khuff Formation
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description <p dir="ltr">This research presents findings from a study focused on the Lower Triassic (Induan) Lower Mahil KS-1 Formation, situated on a homoclinal carbonate platform in Northern Oman. The sequence stratigraphy of this formation is characterized by a considerable thickness variation, slumps, and breccia deposits related to active normal faults coupled with intra-basin growth faults. The main objective was to establish a reliable stratigraphic framework for the Lower Mahil KS-1 Formation by integrating high-resolution carbon isotope data along with high-resolution spectral and total gamma-ray data. To achieve this, whole-rock samples were analyzed for δ<sup>13</sup>C and δ<sup>18</sup>O isotopes. Spectral and total gamma-ray records were obtained for the formation. Isotope sampling is conducted every 0.5 m in the Saiq Plateau and Wadi Sahtan sections. Furthermore, spectral gamma-ray measurements were taken at intervals of 10 cm from the logged sections. Within the third-order sequence, the spectral gamma-ray data revealed a distinct sea-level trend, leading to the division of KS1 into two different parts. Five fourth-order depositional sequences were identified by analyzing stable carbon isotopes, uranium, and total gamma-ray profiles. Four of these sequences displayed complete patterns, reflecting transgression and regression phases, while the fifth sequence was incomplete and solely comprised a transgressive phase. An essential outcome of the study is the correlation of the δ<sup>13</sup>C curve of the Lower Mahil KS-1 Formation with other similar formations around the Tethys region. This correlation indicates that the Lower Mahil KS-1 Formation captures the near-primary signal of carbon isotope variations in coeval seawater. As a result, it holds promise as a reference section for future investigations and studies in this field. Compared to the prior investigation, this study utilizes data with higher precision, capturing spectral gamma-ray measurements at 10 cm intervals and isotope measurements at 50 cm intervals. Furthermore, the study’s focus is confined explicitly to KS1.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Frontiers in Earth Science<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/feart.2023.1270795" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/feart.2023.1270795</a></p>
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spelling Gamma-ray, stable carbon and oxygen isotope chemostratigraphy and sequence stratigraphy of the Lower Mahil Formation (KS-1 Khuff-Equivalent), Northern OmanMohamed S. H. Moustafa (21632747)Rasha Al Raqaishi (21632750)Mohamed A. K. El-Ghali (21632753)Mohamed Gharbi (5127338)Iftikhar Ahmed Abbasi (20693915)Aaraf Al Humaidi (21632756)Nada Al Ghafri (21632759)Marwa Musallam Alshukaili (21632762)Hezam Al-Awah (21632765)Earth sciencesGeologycarbon isotopeoxygen isotopeuraniumtotal gamma-rayMahil FormationKhuff Formation<p dir="ltr">This research presents findings from a study focused on the Lower Triassic (Induan) Lower Mahil KS-1 Formation, situated on a homoclinal carbonate platform in Northern Oman. The sequence stratigraphy of this formation is characterized by a considerable thickness variation, slumps, and breccia deposits related to active normal faults coupled with intra-basin growth faults. The main objective was to establish a reliable stratigraphic framework for the Lower Mahil KS-1 Formation by integrating high-resolution carbon isotope data along with high-resolution spectral and total gamma-ray data. To achieve this, whole-rock samples were analyzed for δ<sup>13</sup>C and δ<sup>18</sup>O isotopes. Spectral and total gamma-ray records were obtained for the formation. Isotope sampling is conducted every 0.5 m in the Saiq Plateau and Wadi Sahtan sections. Furthermore, spectral gamma-ray measurements were taken at intervals of 10 cm from the logged sections. Within the third-order sequence, the spectral gamma-ray data revealed a distinct sea-level trend, leading to the division of KS1 into two different parts. Five fourth-order depositional sequences were identified by analyzing stable carbon isotopes, uranium, and total gamma-ray profiles. Four of these sequences displayed complete patterns, reflecting transgression and regression phases, while the fifth sequence was incomplete and solely comprised a transgressive phase. An essential outcome of the study is the correlation of the δ<sup>13</sup>C curve of the Lower Mahil KS-1 Formation with other similar formations around the Tethys region. This correlation indicates that the Lower Mahil KS-1 Formation captures the near-primary signal of carbon isotope variations in coeval seawater. As a result, it holds promise as a reference section for future investigations and studies in this field. Compared to the prior investigation, this study utilizes data with higher precision, capturing spectral gamma-ray measurements at 10 cm intervals and isotope measurements at 50 cm intervals. Furthermore, the study’s focus is confined explicitly to KS1.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Frontiers in Earth Science<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/feart.2023.1270795" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/feart.2023.1270795</a></p>2023-09-28T09:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.3389/feart.2023.1270795https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Gamma-ray_stable_carbon_and_oxygen_isotope_chemostratigraphy_and_sequence_stratigraphy_of_the_Lower_Mahil_Formation_KS-1_Khuff-Equivalent_Northern_Oman/29445368CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/294453682023-09-28T09:00:00Z
spellingShingle Gamma-ray, stable carbon and oxygen isotope chemostratigraphy and sequence stratigraphy of the Lower Mahil Formation (KS-1 Khuff-Equivalent), Northern Oman
Mohamed S. H. Moustafa (21632747)
Earth sciences
Geology
carbon isotope
oxygen isotope
uranium
total gamma-ray
Mahil Formation
Khuff Formation
status_str publishedVersion
title Gamma-ray, stable carbon and oxygen isotope chemostratigraphy and sequence stratigraphy of the Lower Mahil Formation (KS-1 Khuff-Equivalent), Northern Oman
title_full Gamma-ray, stable carbon and oxygen isotope chemostratigraphy and sequence stratigraphy of the Lower Mahil Formation (KS-1 Khuff-Equivalent), Northern Oman
title_fullStr Gamma-ray, stable carbon and oxygen isotope chemostratigraphy and sequence stratigraphy of the Lower Mahil Formation (KS-1 Khuff-Equivalent), Northern Oman
title_full_unstemmed Gamma-ray, stable carbon and oxygen isotope chemostratigraphy and sequence stratigraphy of the Lower Mahil Formation (KS-1 Khuff-Equivalent), Northern Oman
title_short Gamma-ray, stable carbon and oxygen isotope chemostratigraphy and sequence stratigraphy of the Lower Mahil Formation (KS-1 Khuff-Equivalent), Northern Oman
title_sort Gamma-ray, stable carbon and oxygen isotope chemostratigraphy and sequence stratigraphy of the Lower Mahil Formation (KS-1 Khuff-Equivalent), Northern Oman
topic Earth sciences
Geology
carbon isotope
oxygen isotope
uranium
total gamma-ray
Mahil Formation
Khuff Formation