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On these notes, in a succinct and eclectic manner, are highlight the main à priori
geological knowledge that a petroleum geologist must have to make fruitful geological
observations in foredeep basins either in the field or seismic data or sub-surface data.
Colville basin and the stratigraphic column of Brooks (foredeep basin in Alaskan
onshore) are taken as characteristic examples of these types of sedimentary basins. The
main tectonic-sedimentary units, the different discordances, the flexural subsidence, and
the deformations induced either by the loading of the sedimentary prism or by thermal
contraction, are described. In the same way, the dimensions, evolution and burial history
of this type of basins are reviewed. Their knowledge is a sina qua non condition for the recognition and evaluation of their potential petroleum systems.
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Foredeep Foldbelt Flexural Subsidence Sedimentary Loading Foredeep’s Dimensions Sedimentary Burial Colville Basin Peripheral Bulge Onshore Alaska