Diagenetic Processes and Reservoir Heterogeneity in Salt-Encased Microbial Carbonate Reservoirs (Late Neoproterozoic, Oman)

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Interpretation of a seismic line crossing the study area (modified from [7]). The position of the line is shown in Figure 4. The formation of salt pillows and ridges is caused by passive downbuilding of the siliciclastic minibasins leading to folding and fragmentation of salt and stringers. Two generations of minibasins were identified: Minibasins of the first generation were formed during the deposition of the Nimr. A minibasin of the second generation was formed by passive downbuilding of the lower Humaid Mahatta Group.