Abstract
Preexisting shear zones in the basement may influence the formation of normal faults in rift environments. However, the specific role and interaction between these preexisting shear zones and younger rift faults in controlling the growth of normal faults remain an area of limited understanding. The Rio do Peixe Basin (RPB), located in Brazil, was the subject of a comprehensive study using integrated airborne magnetic analysis, 2D and 3D seismic interpretation, and 3D gravity modeling. This study investigated tectonic evolution and Precambrian heritage by examining the role of basement structures in controlling the internal geometry of the RPB. The integration of geophysical data supported by field data showed that the underlying basement structures significantly influence the geometry of the basin sedimentary fill. E–W-striking structures controlled the opening of the RPB and the development of the depocenters of the basin. NE–SW-striking structures influenced the segmentation of the depocenters and, consequently, the internal geometry of the basin. Furthermore, the study revealed the migration of depocenters toward the NE associated with developing the NE–SW-striking segment of the Portalegre Fault attributed to the basin-opening process. By investigating the underlying crustal architecture, this comprehensive geophysical study sheds light on the architectural rift geometry of the RPB. The findings underscore the influence of basement structures on the internal basin architecture and provide valuable insights into its tectonic evolution and Precambrian heritage.
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