A British Geological Survey project characterizing the distribution and magnitude of Tertiary hot fluid pulses across the North Atlantic region. The study uses fluid inclusion and vitrinite reflectance data to model heat flows consistent with seismic-inferred structures. Analysis is conducted along two sampling transects from Greenland to the North Sea and Norway.
Use Cases
- Model geothermal history and fluid migration pathways using fluid inclusion data across the North Atlantic transects.
- Assess hydrocarbon reservoir cementation and prospectivity by integrating anomalous heat flow data with seismic structures.
- Analyze variation in heat flow magnitude with proximity to the Tertiary mantle plume along the west Greenland to North Sea transect.
- Combine modeled heat flows with other geospatial data within a GIS framework for regional thermal history analysis.
Strengths
- Project led by the authoritative British Geological Survey (BGS).
- Analysis covers two distinct geographical transects spanning from Greenland to the North Sea and Norway.
- Integrates multiple data types including fluid inclusions, vitrinite reflectance, and seismic sections.
Limitations
- Specific data volume, row count, and column structure are unknown.
- The raw dataset format and accessibility details are not provided.
- Temporal coverage is focused on the Tertiary period, limiting direct application to modern systems.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS)
- Collection Method
- Data derived from fluid inclusion and vitrinite reflectance analysis, combined with seismic section interpretation and GIS integration.
- Time Range
- Tertiary period
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- North Atlantic region, specifically transects from west Greenland to the northern North Sea and from southern Greenland to offshore Norway.