Diapiric ridges and minibasins in the Central High Atlas: impact on geometries and facies distribution (Lower-Middle Jurassic, Morocco)

January 21, 2026Open Access

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This research aims to investigate the effects of diapiric ridges and minibasins on sedimentary geometries and facies distribution in the Lower-Middle Jurassic of Morocco.
Geological mapping of stratigraphic units in the Central High Atlas region
Analysis of sedimentary features related to diapiric structures and minibasins
Integration of field observations with theoretical models of tectonic processes.
Diapiric ridges were found to significantly control the spatial distribution of facies, with varied sedimentary environments observed.
Minibasins exhibited distinct sedimentological characteristics compared to surrounding strata, suggesting active subsidence processes.
Geometries of sediment bodies show pronounced variations attributable to underlying diapiric activity.

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Geological analysis reveals how diapiric ridges influence facies distribution in Jurassic Morocco, suggesting tectonic implications.

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