Lutz, Ruediger; Littke, Ralf (2003): 2D numerical modelling of hydrocarbon generation at an active continental margin; Costa Rica. Elsevier, Amsterdam-New York, International, In: Verweij, J. M. (editor), Doust, H. (editor), Peach, C. J. (editor), Spiers, C. J. (editor), Swennen, Rudy A. J. (editor), Proceedings of Geofluids IV, 78-79 (2003), 227-230, georefid:2004-038511

Abstract:
The petroleum system of the subduction zone of Costa Rica was examined in a numerical basin modelling study. Three models with varying subduction velocities (30, 60, 90 mm/year) were calculated. The calculated temperature distribution shows that the temperature field is heavily disturbed in all models. The amount of subducted organic carbon is high due to the high-subduction velocity. Migration of oil and gas towards the sea floor does not occur due to the low migration velocities.
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West: -86.0000 East: -83.3000 North: 10.0000 South: 8.0000
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