Author:
de la Cruz Vargas-Cordero Iván,Villar-Muñoz Lucia,Tinivella Umberta,Giustiniani Michela,Bangs Nathan,Bento Joaquim P.,Contreras-Reyes Eduardo
Abstract
AbstractThe Central-South Chile margin is an excellent site to address the changes in the gas hydrate system since the last deglaciation associated with tectonic uplift and great earthquakes. However, the dynamic of the gas hydrate/free gas system along south central Chile is currently not well understood. From geophysical data and modeling analyses, we evaluate gas hydrate/free gas concentrations along a seismic line, derive geothermal gradients, and model past positions of the Bottom Simulating Reflector (BSR; until 13,000 years BP). The results reveal high hydrate/free gas concentrations and local geothermal gradient anomalies related to fluid migration through faults linked to seafloor mud volcanoes. The BSR-derived geothermal gradient, the base of free gas layers, BSR distribution and models of the paleo-BSR form a basis to evaluate the origin of the gas. If paleo-BSR coincides with the base of the free gas, the gas presence can be related to the gas hydrate dissociation due to climate change and geological evolution. Only if the base of free gas reflector is deeper than the paleo-BSR, a deeper gas supply can be invoked.
Funder
International infrastructure Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe
NID/PIA Anillo de Investigación en Ciencia y Tecnología
National Science Foundation
Oceano High-Performance Computing Cluster at PUCV
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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