Tectonic and stratigraphic evolution of the Cauto basin

Authors

  • Moses A. Tutaleni-Kambwa Instituto Superior Minero Metalúrgico

Keywords:

Cauto basin, tectonic and stratigraphic evolution, hydrocarbons

Abstract

This investigation was carried out due to the need to find new fuel deposits in Cuba. For that reason, it was proposed to evaluate the tectonic and stratigraphic relations of the Cauto basin to locate areas with a higher probability to develop the petroleum system. With data available on the Cauto basin it was possible to discover accumulations of hydrocarbons. Potential areas for exploration and fuel occurrence were discovered. The existing relation between surface manifestations of hydrocarbons in the wells and surface petroleum seepage was identified. It could be observed that the existing anticlinal structures in the Cauto basin are consistent with movement parallel to the tectonic transport of compressive structures and fold the sequences of the Middle Eocene, just before the discordance of the Superior Eocene; which indicate the sedimentation above the compression-deformed paleo-relief and then buried in the process of tectonic extension of the Cauto basin.

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Author Biography

Moses A. Tutaleni-Kambwa, Instituto Superior Minero Metalúrgico

Ingeniería geológica

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Published

2013-09-07

How to Cite

Tutaleni-Kambwa, M. A. (2013). Tectonic and stratigraphic evolution of the Cauto basin. Ciencia & Futuro, 3(3), 1–10. Retrieved from https://revista.ismm.edu.cu/index.php/revistacyf/article/view/846

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Ciencia Universitaria