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The Maracaibo Basin is a foreland basin found in the northwestern corner of Venezuela in South America. Covering over 50,000 km^2[1], it is known to be a hydrocarbon-rich region that has produced over 30 billion bbl of oil with an estimated 44 billion bbl yet to be recovered[2]. The basin is characterized by a large lake, Lake Maracaibo, located near its center. The Maracaibo Basin has a complex tectonic history that dates back to the Jurassic period with multiple evolution stages. Despite its complexity, these major tectonic stages were carefully preserved within its stratigraphy. This makes the Maracaibo Basin one of the most valuable basins for reconstructing South America's early tectonic history.
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The Maracaibo Basin | |
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Type | Foreland Basin |
Area | 50,000 km^2 |
Thickness | 3.0-9.0 km |
Location | |
Coordinates | 9.8158° N, 71.5567° W |
Region | Northwestern South America |
Country | Venezuela |
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