Figure 6
From: Rapid Quaternary subsidence in the northwestern German North Sea
SW-NE oriented seismic profile showing the uppermost Cenozoic sedimentary succession in the study area (see Fig. 2 for location). Salt flow results in deformation of overlying and adjacent sediments through the formation of top diapir faults (crestal collapse faults) and rim synclines. The latter are characterised by differential subsidence around salt diapirs. The compaction of underlying Neogene sediments and particularly Palaeogene strata, characterised by the development of polygonal fault systems (red inset) provide additional accommodation space for sedimentary deposition. Seismic profile: courtesy of Wintershall Holding GmbH.
