New Insights for Understanding the Structural Deformation Style of the Strike-Slip Regime along the Wadi Shueib and Amman-Hallabat Structures in Jordan Based on Remote Sensing Data Analysis

Hseinat, Mu’ayyad Al; Al‐Rawabdeh, Abdulla; AlZidaneen, Malek; Ghanem, Hind; Al-Taj, Masdouq; Diabat, Abdullah; Jarrar, Ghaleb H.; Atallah, Mohammad

doi:10.3390/geosciences10070253

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“…Lineaments result from alignments of tonal and morphological features in the topography (e.g., series of valleys and reliefs) and are enhanced by low‐angle illumination. On Earth, they are influenced by preferential erosion directions related to deformations induced by upper crustal stresses/kinematic conditions (Al Hseinat et al., 2020; Austin & Blenkinsop, 2008; Cianfarra & Salvini, 2014; Kudo et al., 2004; Milbury et al., 2007; Oakey, 1994; Rossi et al., 2018; Wise, 1982; Wise et al., 1985). Since few erosive agents are expected on Enceladus’ surface, lineaments are already discernible on the surface.…”

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Tectonics of Enceladus’ South Pole: Block Rotation of the Tiger Stripes

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Observations of water vapor and ice-crystal plumes emanating from the south polar region of Enceladus are among the most striking discoveries of the Cassini-Huygens Mission (e.g., Hansen et al., 2006; C. C. Porco et al., 2006; Spencer et al., 2006). This plume activity is associated with tectonically and thermally active terrains, witnessing strong interactions with the interior dynamics. Both chemical and geophysical measurements performed by the Cassini spacecraft imply that this activity is most likely related to the existence of a liquid salty layer at relatively shallow depth underneath the icy crust at the south pole which is possibly associated with hydrothermal activity at the seafloor (

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Section: Structural Analyses and Resultsmentioning

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Tectonics of Enceladus’ South Pole: Block Rotation of the Tiger Stripes

et al. 2020

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“…The most well-known remote sensing data include Sentinel-1A/2A satellite images (e.g. Fiaschi et al, 2017;Lemenkova, 2020e), SPOT (Klinger et al, 2000b), and the Landsat TM (Ginat et al, 1998;Al Hseinat et al, 2020). This study uses Google Earth aerial image for a perspective view of the topography of Jordan.…”

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Big Earth Data Processing Using Machine Learning for Integrated Mapping of the Dead Sea Fault, Jordan

Lemenkova

2022

GSFUBL

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In this research, an integrated framework on the big Earth data analysis has been developed in the context of the geomorphology of Jordan. The research explores the correlation between several thematic datasets, including machine learning and multidisciplinary geospatial data. GIS mapping is widely used in geological mapping as the most adequate technical tool for data visualization and analysis. GIS applications encourage geological prospective modeling by visualizing data aimed at the prognosis of mineral resources. However, automatization using machine learning for big Earth data processing provides the speed and accurate processing of multisource massive datasets. This is enabled by the application of scripting and programming in cartographic techniques. This study presents the combined machine learning methods of cartographic analysis and big Earth data modeling. The objective is to analyze a correlation between the factors affecting the geomorphological shape of Jordan with respects to the Dead Sea Fault and geological evolution. The technical methodology includes the following three independent tools: 1) Generic Mapping Tools (GMT); 2) Selected libraries of R programming language; 3) QGIS. Specifically, the GMT scripting program was used for topographic, seismic and geophysical mapping, while QGIS was used for geologic mapping and R language for geomorphometric modeling. Accordingly, the workflow is logically structured through these three technical tools, representing different cartographic approaches for data processing. Data and materials include multisource datasets of the various resolution, spatial extent, origin and formats. The results presented cartographic layouts of qualitative and quantitative maps with statistical summaries (histograms). The novelty of this approach is explained by the need to close a technical gap between the traditional GIS and scripting mapping, which is wider for big data mapping and where the crucial factors are speed and precision of data handling, as well as effective visualization achieved by the machine graphics. The paper analyzes the underlying geologic processes affecting the formation of geomorphological landforms in Jordan with a 3D visualization of the selected fragment of the Dead Sea Fault zone. The research presents an extended description in methodology, including the explanations of code snippets from the GMT modules and examples of the use of R libraries ‘raster’ and ‘tmap’. The results revealed strong correlation between the geological and geophysical settings which affect geomorphological patterns. Integrated study of the geomorphology of Jordan was based on multisource datasets processed by scripting. A thorough analysis presented regional correlations between the geomorphological, geological and tectonic settings in Jordan. The paper contributed both to the development of cartographic engineering by introducing scripting techniques and to the regional studies of Jordan including the Dead Sea Fault as a special region of Jordan. The results include 12 new thematic maps including a 3D model.

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“…The Phosphorite formation occurs in the Upper Cretaceous-Maastrichtian rocks [16]. Burdon, Handbook of the geology of Jordan to accompany and explain the three sheets of the 1:250,000 Geological Map East of the Rift by [17]. The upward gradually disappearance of chert and phosphate beds, mark the start of Muwaqqar Formation.…”

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Investigation and Evaluation of Reservoir Quality of the Upper Cretaceous Rocks (Belqa Group) in North Jordan (NW Irbid)

Al-Mahasneh¹,

Shinaq²,

Abdelrahman³

2022

OJG

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Upper Cretaceous rocks are widespread in Jordan, covering uncomfortably the rocks of the Lower Cretaceous (Kurnub Sandstone). These rocks consist mainly of limestone, marls, chalk, biogenic chert and phosphate of primarily marine origin. Age determination of these rocks was based on the abundance of macro and microfossil content. Man researchers subdivided the Upper Cretaceous succession. The classification of Powell ( 1989) is considered in this study, particularly for the Belqa Group, which is of Coniacian to Maastrichtian in age. This investigation will focus on the geology of Wadi Es Sir, Umm Ghudran; Amman silicified limestone, and Al Hisa phosphorite formations, that belong to Ajlun and Belqa Groups respectively. Moreover, sedimentary structures, lithological characteristics Microfacies types and fossil content were evaluated. Using the lithostratigraphy and the fossil content of those formations, 6 Microfacies types were identified. Evaluation of the crosssection, the tectonic processes and the prepared rose diagrams indicate that the study area was affected by compressional as well as by tensional forces. Two major tends of fracturing can be identified in the rose diagrams. The measured physical properties show that the porosity is variable and ranges between 30% and 48%. The bulk density has values between 1.8 and 2.2 g/cm 3 . The different obtained results point out that the studied rocks represent good reservoir.

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New Insights for Understanding the Structural Deformation Style of the Strike-Slip Regime along the Wadi Shueib and Amman-Hallabat Structures in Jordan Based on Remote Sensing Data Analysis

Cited by 13 publications

References 72 publications

Tectonics of Enceladus’ South Pole: Block Rotation of the Tiger Stripes

Tectonics of Enceladus’ South Pole: Block Rotation of the Tiger Stripes

Big Earth Data Processing Using Machine Learning for Integrated Mapping of the Dead Sea Fault, Jordan

Investigation and Evaluation of Reservoir Quality of the Upper Cretaceous Rocks (Belqa Group) in North Jordan (NW Irbid)

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