Regional petroleum geology
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pdf Structural and tectonic features of the south-western spurs of the Gissar region based on satellite image data interpretation
This article presents some structural and tectonic features of the Adamtash zone of local uplifts in the southwestern spurs of the Gissar Mountains (Republic of Uzbekistan), revealed by interpreting satellite imagery in conjunction with geological and geophysical data. The integration of structural interpretation data from satellite images, seismic exploration data, and deep drilling study allowed a comprehensive understanding of the geological structure of this area, the identification of typical indicator features of pre-salt Jurassic strata, and the identification of areas favorable for the discovery of structural oil and gas traps.

Keywords: pre-salt Jurassic strata, structural and tectonic structure, satellite image data interpretation, geological and geophysical data, Adamtash zone of local uplifts, south-western spurs of the Gissar Mountains, Republic of Uzbekistan.
article citation Bikeeva L.R. Structural and tectonic features of the south-western spurs of the Gissar region based on satellite image data interpretation. Neftegazovaya Geologiya. Teoriya I Praktika, 2026, vol. 21, no. 3, available at: https://www.ngtp.ru/rub/2026/19_2026.html EDN: HBIBZK
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