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![Relay structure at Buckskin Spring near Goblin Valley. Oblique deformation bands in the wide overlap damage zone are present.]()
![Comparison of permeability values obtained from different approaches (plug, minipermeameter [mini-perm] and image-based measurements). Data are from cataclastic deformation bands (DB) in Goblin Valley. Note that data for clusters of deformation bands show lower permeability values; n denotes the number of measurements.]()
![Figure 1. (A) Compressive and (B) extensional deformation band stepover geometries as viewed in the mode II direction. Deformation bands are the light-toned positive relief structures. The sense of offset is determined from displaced cross-bedding. Photographs taken in the Goblin Valley region of southern Utah. Host rock in both photos is Entrada Sandstone.]()
![Synthetic diagrams summarizing the evolution of the deformation and its associated processes and the generated fault rocks in the sandstone-dominated formations at Goblin Valley: (A) at the incipient stage of deformation (displacement [D] of ∼10 cm [∼3.9 in.]), (B) when both smearing and cataclasis are active (D of ∼1 m [∼3.3 ft]), and (C) when localized faulting and slip occur and cataclasis is inhibited (D > ∼2 m [>∼6.6 ft]). k = permeability.]()
![(A) Location of the study site at the scale of Utah: San Rafael desert. (B) Geological map (modified from Doelling et al., 2015) and local stratigraphic column (modified from Schultz and Fossen, 2008) of the two study exposures (red stars), northeast of the Goblin Valley State Park. (C) Stereographic projection (lower hemisphere) of the clusters of deformation bands at the study site. (D, E) View of the 6-m (19.7-ft) fault of exposure 1 and of the 2.1-m (6.6-ft) fault of exposure 2, respectively. Fm. = Formation; SLC = Salt Lake City.]()
![Graph summarizing the permeability of the host rocks (HR) and their resulting fault rocks as a function of the deformation mechanisms. The square data are the measurements at the Clashach Cove site; the circle data illustrate the measurements at the Goblin Valley site. The gray scale and thickness of the frame lines reflect the grain size of the HRs: light-gray and thick line: medium-grain sandstone; medium-gray and regular line: fine-grain sandstone; dark gray without line: siltstone; black: clay. The dashed circle with the question mark illustrates that we do not know how the process of clay smear alters the permeability. * = range of typical values of shale HRs are given for reference as reported by Neuzil (1994).]()
![(A, B) Grain size distribution of the host rock sandstones at Clashach Cove. The grain populations were obtained by measuring the Feret diameter of a number (n)of host rock grains in thin section. A statistical factor of 21/2 was applied to correct for the underestimation of the diameter in two dimensions because of the truncation effect (sampling effect is neglected), as suggested by Pelto (1952). (C, D) Grain size distribution of the host rock sandstones at Goblin Valley. The grain size distribution is obtained through laser diffraction analysis. c Sst. = coarse sandstone; f Sst. = fine sandstone; FW = footwall; HW = hanging wall; m Sst. = medium sandstone; Siltst. = siltstone; vc Sst. = very coarse sandstone; vf Sst. = very fine sandstone.]()
![Examples of geometry and spatial distribution of band sets formed as reverse and normal Andersonian regimes. A: Reverse set of shear-enhanced compaction bands in Valley of Fire Sate Park (Nevada, USA) seen as limiting red oxidations. B: Reverse set of compactional shear bands in the Les Crans quarry (Provence, France). C: Normal shear band cluster adjacent to normal fault surface near Goblin Valley State Park (Utah, USA). D: Normal shear band cluster at the vicinity of two fault surfaces in the Boncavaï quarry (Provence, France). E: Histograms of number of band per meter versus distance along scan lines for various reverse band sets. F: Same type of histograms as shown in E, for normal band sets. Zones striped in gray mark intervals where the sandstone is not exposed. See Data Repository (see footnote 1) for references cited in E and F.]()
![Micro- and macrostructural observations and quantification of the deformation at the second exposure – Goblin Valley. (A) Graph displaying the quantification of the deformation along the length of the cluster of the 2.1-m (6.9-ft) fault offset including a layer of clay (Figure 4E). The total core thickness (given as an approximation for reference) includes the sum of the cataclastic fault core and the smear. The diagram below the graph represents the type of host rock in the hanging wall (HW) and footwall (FW) and the type of fault material between them (the thickness of the fault material is not to scale); see Figure 10A for legend. (B) Detail from Figure 4E showing the organization of the deformation along the fault slip surface around the clay-rich gouge. (C) Scanning electron microscopy of backscattered electrons image of the deformation of the clay layer within the gouge; the dashed lines encompass a zone where sheared particles are particularly visible.]()
![Micro- and macrostructural observations and quantification of the deformation at the first exposure – Goblin Valley. (A) Graph displaying the quantification of the deformation along the length of the cluster of the 6-m (19.7-ft) fault exposure including alternating thin layers of poorly lithified siltstone (Figure 4D). The total core thickness (given as an approximation for reference) accounts for the sum of the cataclastic fault core, the clay-rich gouge (smear), and lenses of deformed host rock. The diagram below the graph represents the type of host rock in the hanging wall (HW) and footwall (FW), and the type of fault material between (the thickness of the fault material is not to scale). (B) Detail from Figure 4D showing the organization of the deformation along the fault plane. (C) Detail from Figure 3D showing a branch of the cluster and the major fault slip surface. (D) Scanning electron microscopy of backscattered electrons (SEM-BSE) image of the major fault slip surface at the edge of the cluster (right hand side); the edge of the fault slip surface (20-µm thickness to the right of the dashed line) is a well-developed cataclasite. Med. = Medium; sst. = sandstone; v. = very.]()
![Scanning electron microscopy of backscattered electrons imaging of the host rocks at Goblin Valley, at the exposure 1 (A–C), and at the exposure 2 (D–F). (A) Orange fine-grained sandstone host rock (unit c5 in Figure 4D); 25% of the rock is made of oxide-bearing oolites crushed between the stronger grains. (B) Poorly lithified siltstone layer in host rock (very top of unit c5 in Figure 4D). The matrix is phyllosilicate rich. (C) Clean fine-grained sandstone host rock (unit e1 in Figure 4D). (D) The clean fine-grained sandstone host rock at the second exposure (unit e1 in Figure 4E) has not been sampled; however, because of its field similarity in macroscopic aspect, we assume it is equivalent to the clean fine-grained sandstone at the first exposure. (E) Poorly lithified shale layer host rock (unit e2 in Figure 4E). (F) Medium-grained sandstone host rock (unit e3 in Figure 4E). ϕ = porosity; Fld = feldspar; ool = oolite; Ox = oxide; Qtz = quartz.]()
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![A) General Jurassic chronostratigraphic section on the Colorado Plateau, compiled with data from Allen et al. (2000); Riggs and Blakey (1993); Marzolf (1993); and Bjerrum and Dorsey (1995). Columns a–e in Navajo Sandstone represent schematic location of measured sections shown in part C. B) Landsat 7 ETM+ image mosaic (wavelengths: band 4 = 0.76–0.90 μm, band 3 = 0.63–0.69 μm, and band 2 = 0.52–0.60 μm). Field study zones and localities are: a) St. George: 1. Snow Canyon, 2. Sand Basin, 3. Zion, 4. Coral Pink Sand Dunes; b) White Cliffs: 5. Mollies Nipple, 6. Kaibab Uplift, 7. Buck Tank; c) Lake Powell: 8. Lake Powell, 9. Antelope Island; d) San Rafael Swell: 10. Big Hole Fault; e) Capitol Reef: 11. Torrey, 12. Capitol Reef, 13. Goblin Valley, 14. Lower Bown's Reservoir, 15. Capitol Gorge, 16. Henry Mountains; f) Escalante: 17. Calf Creek, 18. Escalante River, 19. Spencer Flat, 20. Harris Wash, 21. Zebra Canyon, 22. Dance Hall Rock, 23. Hite; g) Moab: 24. Redwall Mesa, 25. Horse Thief, 26. Potash Road, 27. Mill Creek, 28. Newspaper Rock; h) Monument: 29. Comb Ridge, 30. Bluff. Locality numbers are referred to in text and figure captions. C) Typical stratigraphy of the Navajo Sandstone showing variable thickness, stratigraphic packaging, color, zones of convoluted bedding, and Fe mineralization. a) Loc. 4, thickness ~ 580 m, b) Loc. 17, thickness ~ 405 m, c) Loc. 15, thickness ~ 235 m, (modified after Verlander 1995), d) ~ 5km east of Loc. 17, thickness ~ 220 m, e) Loc. 10, thickness ~ 203 m, (modified after Sanderson 1974). D) Location of study area.]()
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Relay structure at Buckskin Spring near Goblin Valley. Oblique deformation ... Available to Purchase
in Fault interaction in porous sandstone and implications for reservoir management; examples from southern Utah
> AAPG Bulletin
Published: 01 December 2005
Figure 14 Relay structure at Buckskin Spring near Goblin Valley. Oblique deformation bands in the wide overlap damage zone are present.
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![Comparison of permeability values obtained from different approaches (plug, minipermeameter [mini-perm] and image-based measurements). Data are from cataclastic deformation bands (DB) in Goblin Valley. Note that data for clusters of deformation bands show lower permeability values; n denotes the number of measurements.](https://gsw.silverchair-cdn.com/gsw/Content_public/Journal/aapgbull/93/7/10.1306_03270908161/2/s_bltn08161-f7.jpeg?Expires=2147483647&Signature=b2W3siAsfYeQWfy78uAVjVEo8gvb7Txu~8NzSNsReBa4GFLSPVDT0ofOOH1H3nR0X4PYh1yVyrR281o9UAtaxQbhqI1LTQcy~2xhO8W9aB0xHNZ-MM6YNoPabXSVdiPa-~Kp6N-L7rWJweO~0fgRQFQj6ZHWRHv0Ytrrc~gyyA6Gw~fJqPpIXytbsJMBBl2tmx0hNgXznQ9XJWeJUytUFFPkm~k046DvHpdSMvvx5YLJZbZY0YemhAqdaatAi8S839-bBivQs3xuHpBCvZZr4EGY2YW6YVJ4sLt-vEoQu6qPux9aKQqDXrbq-NHPjAyB4Dcp7JrB0hdFZ8VV9UQLTw__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIE5G5CRDK6RD3PGA)
Comparison of permeability values obtained from different approaches (plug,... Available to Purchase
in Spatial variation of microstructure and petrophysical properties along deformation bands in reservoir sandstones
> AAPG Bulletin
Published: 01 July 2009
Figure 7 Comparison of permeability values obtained from different approaches (plug, minipermeameter [mini-perm] and image-based measurements). Data are from cataclastic deformation bands (DB) in Goblin Valley. Note that data for clusters of deformation bands show lower permeability values; n
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Figure 1. (A) Compressive and (B) extensional deformation band stepover geo... Available to Purchase
in Near-tip stress rotation and the development of deformation band stepover geometries in mode II
> GSA Bulletin
Published: 01 March 2006
Figure 1. (A) Compressive and (B) extensional deformation band stepover geometries as viewed in the mode II direction. Deformation bands are the light-toned positive relief structures. The sense of offset is determined from displaced cross-bedding. Photographs taken in the Goblin Valley region
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![Synthetic diagrams summarizing the evolution of the deformation and its associated processes and the generated fault rocks in the sandstone-dominated formations at Goblin Valley: (A) at the incipient stage of deformation (displacement [D] of ∼10 cm [∼3.9 in.]), (B) when both smearing and cataclasis are active (D of ∼1 m [∼3.3 ft]), and (C) when localized faulting and slip occur and cataclasis is inhibited (D > ∼2 m [>∼6.6 ft]). k = permeability.](https://gsw.silverchair-cdn.com/gsw/Content_public/Journal/aapgbull/103/11/10.1306_01211917256/3/s_bltn17256f13.png?Expires=2147483647&Signature=h~YVD6lp4WBJbZYE4isQZabzVyFfMDpZEc~oiKMayBFOA~Aprg8FTzw0j-RxCG8o2JsMrSc-6HKJhJ04r0UUUm99P60IlU09Q0R1ql6fQhQOiZRg6HZN176u7BK0bCoUkbfGxkt5882N5uXAq-dZLyPWJwYmu8jLYL5PnTZ6yhlf-DmWhS9-H2qATt0fCOB5cT90kZ3owd890ToiH0styhZ26cEfYfroX1SsLF-kXd061uAdsHlmIap~hJmZkxMyAZBIBm2NDI-l-JJ4SGyBLgpgc1uvSPTS6qTXXOATs5Ro3-tQquM6ZcjRX8RzJHcIy-eR~S5X96d~f3IATXlkVw__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIE5G5CRDK6RD3PGA)
Synthetic diagrams summarizing the evolution of the deformation and its ass... Available to Purchase
in Fault surface development and fault rock juxtaposition along deformation band clusters in porous sandstones series
> AAPG Bulletin
Published: 15 November 2019
Figure 13. Synthetic diagrams summarizing the evolution of the deformation and its associated processes and the generated fault rocks in the sandstone-dominated formations at Goblin Valley: (A) at the incipient stage of deformation (displacement [ D ] of ∼10 cm [∼3.9 in.]), (B) when both smearing
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(A) Location of the study site at the scale of Utah: San Rafael desert. (B)... Available to Purchase
in Fault surface development and fault rock juxtaposition along deformation band clusters in porous sandstones series
> AAPG Bulletin
Published: 15 November 2019
Figure 4. (A) Location of the study site at the scale of Utah: San Rafael desert. (B) Geological map (modified from Doelling et al., 2015 ) and local stratigraphic column (modified from Schultz and Fossen, 2008 ) of the two study exposures (red stars), northeast of the Goblin Valley State Park
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Graph summarizing the permeability of the host rocks (HR) and their resulti... Available to Purchase
in Fault surface development and fault rock juxtaposition along deformation band clusters in porous sandstones series
> AAPG Bulletin
Published: 15 November 2019
Figure 5. Graph summarizing the permeability of the host rocks (HR) and their resulting fault rocks as a function of the deformation mechanisms. The square data are the measurements at the Clashach Cove site; the circle data illustrate the measurements at the Goblin Valley site. The gray scale
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(A, B) Grain size distribution of the host rock sandstones at Clashach Cove... Available to Purchase
in Fault surface development and fault rock juxtaposition along deformation band clusters in porous sandstones series
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Published: 15 November 2019
of the diameter in two dimensions because of the truncation effect (sampling effect is neglected), as suggested by Pelto (1952) . (C, D) Grain size distribution of the host rock sandstones at Goblin Valley. The grain size distribution is obtained through laser diffraction analysis. c Sst. = coarse sandstone; f
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Examples of geometry and spatial distribution of band sets formed as revers... Available to Purchase
Published: 01 June 2016
Crans quarry (Provence, France). C: Normal shear band cluster adjacent to normal fault surface near Goblin Valley State Park (Utah, USA). D: Normal shear band cluster at the vicinity of two fault surfaces in the Boncavaï quarry (Provence, France). E: Histograms of number of band per meter versus
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Micro- and macrostructural observations and quantification of the deformati... Available to Purchase
in Fault surface development and fault rock juxtaposition along deformation band clusters in porous sandstones series
> AAPG Bulletin
Published: 15 November 2019
Figure 11. Micro- and macrostructural observations and quantification of the deformation at the second exposure – Goblin Valley. (A) Graph displaying the quantification of the deformation along the length of the cluster of the 2.1-m (6.9-ft) fault offset including a layer of clay ( Figure 4E
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Micro- and macrostructural observations and quantification of the deformati... Available to Purchase
in Fault surface development and fault rock juxtaposition along deformation band clusters in porous sandstones series
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Published: 15 November 2019
Figure 10. Micro- and macrostructural observations and quantification of the deformation at the first exposure – Goblin Valley. (A) Graph displaying the quantification of the deformation along the length of the cluster of the 6-m (19.7-ft) fault exposure including alternating thin layers
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Scanning electron microscopy of backscattered electrons imaging of the host... Available to Purchase
in Fault surface development and fault rock juxtaposition along deformation band clusters in porous sandstones series
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Published: 15 November 2019
Figure 9. Scanning electron microscopy of backscattered electrons imaging of the host rocks at Goblin Valley, at the exposure 1 (A–C), and at the exposure 2 (D–F). (A) Orange fine-grained sandstone host rock (unit c 5 in Figure 4D ); 25% of the rock is made of oxide-bearing oolites crushed
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Fault surface development and fault rock juxtaposition along deformation band clusters in porous sandstones series Available to Purchase
Journal: AAPG Bulletin
Publisher: American Association of Petroleum Geologists
Published: 15 November 2019
AAPG Bulletin (2019) 103 (11): 2731–2756.
...Figure 13. Synthetic diagrams summarizing the evolution of the deformation and its associated processes and the generated fault rocks in the sandstone-dominated formations at Goblin Valley: (A) at the incipient stage of deformation (displacement [ D ] of ∼10 cm [∼3.9 in.]), (B) when both smearing...
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A) General Jurassic chronostratigraphic section on the Colorado Plateau, c... Available to Purchase
in Fingerprints of Fluid Flow: Chemical Diagenetic History of the Jurassic Navajo Sandstone, Southern Utah, U.S.A.
> Journal of Sedimentary Research
Published: 01 July 2005
. Buck Tank; c) Lake Powell: 8. Lake Powell, 9. Antelope Island; d) San Rafael Swell: 10. Big Hole Fault; e) Capitol Reef: 11. Torrey, 12. Capitol Reef, 13. Goblin Valley, 14. Lower Bown's Reservoir, 15. Capitol Gorge, 16. Henry Mountains; f) Escalante: 17. Calf Creek, 18. Escalante River, 19. Spencer
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Near-tip stress rotation and the development of deformation band stepover geometries in mode II Available to Purchase
Journal: GSA Bulletin
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Published: 01 March 2006
GSA Bulletin (2006) 118 (3-4): 343–348.
...Figure 1. (A) Compressive and (B) extensional deformation band stepover geometries as viewed in the mode II direction. Deformation bands are the light-toned positive relief structures. The sense of offset is determined from displaced cross-bedding. Photographs taken in the Goblin Valley region...
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The 36–18 Ma Central Nevada ignimbrite field and calderas, Great Basin, USA: Multicyclic super-eruptions Open Access
Journal: Geosphere
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Published: 01 December 2013
Geosphere (2013) 9 (6): 1562–1636.
... of the tuff of Goblin Knobs of Ekren et al. (2011) might be an intracaldera correlative of the Hancock Tuff Member found in adjacent, extra-caldera areas can only be resolved by further study. The possibility that the source of the Hancock is concealed in the adjacent valley to the east near site HI cannot...
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Tectonic regime controls clustering of deformation bands in porous sandstone Available to Purchase
Journal: Geology
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Published: 01 June 2016
Geology (2016) 44 (6): 423–426.
... Crans quarry (Provence, France). C: Normal shear band cluster adjacent to normal fault surface near Goblin Valley State Park (Utah, USA). D: Normal shear band cluster at the vicinity of two fault surfaces in the Boncavaï quarry (Provence, France). E: Histograms of number of band per meter versus...
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Jointed deformation bands may not compartmentalize reservoirs Available to Purchase
Journal: AAPG Bulletin
Publisher: American Association of Petroleum Geologists
Published: 01 February 2006
AAPG Bulletin (2006) 90 (2): 177–192.
... volcanic field; two sites along Cottonwood Canyon on the anticlinal hinge of the East Kaibab monocline; Surprise Canyon on the Waterpocket fold; Pulpit arch east of Mount Hillers; and the San Rafael desert just north of Goblin Valley State Park ( Figure 2 ). These field sites were chosen because previous...
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Characterization of deformation bands associated with normal and reverse stress states in the Navajo Sandstone, Utah: Discussion Available to Purchase
Journal: AAPG Bulletin
Publisher: American Association of Petroleum Geologists
Published: 01 May 2012
AAPG Bulletin (2012) 96 (5): 869–876.
... in the Goblin Valley area, located in southern Utah, between the two sites described by Solum et al. (2010) . In this area, large numbers of deformation bands are observed, not only in what can be defined as damage zones around small extensional faults, but also widely distributed between the faults ( Aydin...
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Spatial variation of microstructure and petrophysical properties along deformation bands in reservoir sandstones Available to Purchase
Journal: AAPG Bulletin
Publisher: American Association of Petroleum Geologists
Published: 01 July 2009
AAPG Bulletin (2009) 93 (7): 919–938.
...Figure 7 Comparison of permeability values obtained from different approaches (plug, minipermeameter [mini-perm] and image-based measurements). Data are from cataclastic deformation bands (DB) in Goblin Valley. Note that data for clusters of deformation bands show lower permeability values; n...
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A review of deformation bands in reservoir sandstones: geometries, mechanisms and distribution Available to Purchase
Series: Geological Society, London, Special Publications
Publisher: Geological Society of London
Published: 01 January 2018
DOI: 10.1144/SP459.4
EISBN: 9781786203403
... in the Goblin Valley area, Utah (Entrada Sandstone), San Rafael Reef (Navajo Sandstone; Zuluaga et al. 2014 ) and Sinai (Nubian Sandstone; Rotevatn et al. 2008 ). With this type of development the kinematics become close to simple shear because porosity is now very small ( c. 1%) in the ultracataclastic...
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