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TS7.2 | Salt-related deformation: from a microtectonic to a regional perspective
EDI
Salt-related deformation: from a microtectonic to a regional perspective
Convener: Dan Mircea TamasECSECS | Co-conveners: Pablo Granado, Prokop Závada, Marta Adamuszek
The presence of salt, with its unique physical and mechanical properties, strongly influences the deformation style of sedimentary rocks in different tectonic settings. Intra-salt compositional and lithological variations combined with various processes such as sedimentation, erosion, and tectonic activity can develop complex structures within salt and its overburden. All these factors are often challenging to interpret. Coupled analysis of structures within the salt, its overburden, and their formation is crucial for e.g. mineral and hydrocarbon exploration, designing safe underground repositories. Integrating the experience and knowledge from various disciplines can significantly increase our understanding of salt structures and salt-related deformation and also provide practical benefits.

We seek contributions from all geoscientists working on salt tectonics and salt deformation at various scales and disciplines, such as basin analysis, structural geology and tectonics, mineral deposits, petrology, geophysics, experimental deformation, analogue and numerical modelling. Of particular interest are: 1) the internal heterogeneities and internal deformation of salt structures; 2) the importance of salt in energy transition applications.

This session is dedicated to our dear friend and colleague, Prof. Dr. Janos Urai, who sadly passed away this year. Janos was a 'salt giant', he pushed the boundaries of science with his unique and creative way of thinking outside the box and improved our understanding of salt tectonics, among others. Beyond that, Janos shaped the research path of many of us, he was an inspiration and support, and he will forever be missed.