International scientific journal

ISSN: 2663-0419 (electronic version)

ISSN: 2218-8754 (print version)

International scientific journal

ISSN: 2663-0419 (electronic version)

ISSN: 2218-8754 (print version)

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Eruption of mud volcano Lokbatan 20 September, 2012: new evidence replenishment of hydrocarbon resources

Ad.A.Aliyev, I.S.Guliyev, G.J.Yetirmishli, N.P.Yusubov

1 – Institute of Geology and Geophysics of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, AZ1143, Baku, H.Javid av., 119

2 – Republican Seismic Survey Center of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, AZ1001, Baku, N.Rafibeyli str., 25

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This article is dedicated to the latest 24 th eruption of the most active mud volcano in the world – Lokbatan which is located on the AbsheronPeninsula, three periods of eruption, of 23 minutes duration are registered. Seismological data defining focus depth and eruption energy, a historical review of eruptions since 1829, results of samples analysis of volcano ejection, especially of Eocene-Miocene oil-bearing sandstones and clayey shales, and authors discussions of HC reserves compensation in “stimulation focuses” on developed fields of South Caspian depression are considered.