Evidence for gas accumulation associated with diapirism and gas hydrates at the head of the Cape Fear Slide
- 1 September 1993
- journal article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in Geo-Marine Letters
- Vol. 13 (3), 145-152
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01593187
Abstract
Single-channel seismic reflection profiles show evidence for areas of significant gas accumulation at the head of the Cape Fear Slide on the continental rise off North Carolina. Gas accumulation appears to occur beneath a gas hydrate seal in landward-dipping strata and in domed strata associated with diapirism. In addition, gas venting may have occurred near diapirs located at the head of the slide.Keywords
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