A prototype geological model for outcrop multi-stage fracture-karst evolution: Implications for fluid flow heterogeneity in Ordovician carbonates, NW Tarim Basin

Key Points

• Fluid flow heterogeneity is identified within the proposed geological model.
• The model demonstrates multi-stage fracture-karst evolution in Ordovician carbonates.
• Analysis suggests complex interactions affecting fluid pathways in the rock formation.
• Implications highlight potential challenges in resource extraction due to fluid flow variability.