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Revised Lithofacies And Fracture Analysis Of Miocene Murree Formation, Islamabad

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  • Javid Hussain

    (Geological Engineering, China university of Geosciences, Wuhan)

  • Samrab Adeel

    (Msc Tropical Hydrogeology and environmental engineering, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Institut für Angewandte Geowissenschaften)

  • Ahmad Saleem

    (Department of Geological Engineering, UET Lahore)

Abstract

A thorough understanding of a rock formation’s structure and sedimentology is crucial before engaging in hydrological exploration or any development project. Islamabad is going through rapid development, so it’s crucial to update the subsurface studies for the benefit of the citizens. This research aims to study the Sedimentological characteristics of the Murree Formation through lithofacies analysis and to know the hydrological characteristics through Fracture analysis. Fracture analysis was conducted using the circle inventory method to calculate fractured porosity and permeability within the Murree Formation in the Islamabad region, and the lithofacies analysis was performed by observing the Sedimentological characteristics of each rock bed. Fracture analysis indicates that the rock formation in the Shah Alla Ditta region is not suitable enough to be classified as an aquifer. At the same time, the lithofacies study shows that the Murree Formation was deposited in a fluvial environment.

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  • Javid Hussain & Samrab Adeel & Ahmad Saleem, 2023. "Revised Lithofacies And Fracture Analysis Of Miocene Murree Formation, Islamabad," Earth Sciences Malaysia (ESMY), Zibeline International Publishing, vol. 7(2), pages 156-163, June.
  • Handle: RePEc:zib:zbesmy:v:7:y:2023:i:2:p:156-163
    DOI: 10.26480/esmy.02.2023.156.163
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