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file:sedimentary-basin-analysis_fig4-54.png|{{figure number|3}}Regional cross section summarizing the regional hydraulic flow regimes of the Louisiana Gulf Coast above a depth of 20,000 ft (6096 m). From Hanor and Sassen.<ref name=Hanorandsassen_1990>Hanor, J. S., and R. Sassen, 1990 Evidence for large-scale vertical and lateral migration of formation waters, dissolved salt, and crude oil in the Louisiana Gulf Coast: Proceedings, Gulf Coast Section SEPM 9th Annual Research Conference, p. 283-296.</ref> Courtesy Gulf Coast SEPM.

file:sedimentary-basin-analysis_fig4-54.png|{{figure number|3}}Regional cross section summarizing the regional hydraulic flow regimes of the Louisiana Gulf Coast above a depth of 20,000 ft (6096 m). From Hanor and Sassen.<ref name=Hanorandsassen_1990>Hanor, J. S., and R. Sassen, 1990 Evidence for large-scale vertical and lateral migration of formation waters, dissolved salt, and crude oil in the Louisiana Gulf Coast: Proceedings, Gulf Coast Section SEPM 9th Annual Research Conference, p. 283-296.</ref> Courtesy Gulf Coast SEPM.

file:sedimentary-basin-analysis_fig4-55.png|{{figure number|4}}North–south 3-D seismic reflection profile illustrating three possible hydrocarbon migration pathways and related sea-bed features. Based on data from Lovely and Ruggiero.<ref name=Lovely&RuggieroPC>Lovely and Ruggiero, 1995, personal communication</ref>

file:sedimentary-basin-analysis_fig4-55.png|{{figure number|4}}North–south 3-D seismic reflection profile illustrating three possible hydrocarbon migration pathways and related sea-bed features. Based on data from Lovely and Ruggiero.<ref name=Lovely&RuggieroPC>Lovely and Ruggiero, 1995, personal communication</ref>

file:sedimentary-basin-analysis_fig4-7.png|{{figure number|5}}Modified from Jackson and Galloway.<ref name=JacksonandGalloway_1984>Jackson, M. P. A., and W. E. Galloway, 1984, [http://archives.datapages.com/data/alt-browse/aapg-special-volumes/cn25.htm Structural and depositional styles of Gulf Coast Tertiary continental margins: Applications to hydrocarbon exploration]: AAPG Continuing Education Course Notes Series 25, 226 p.</ref>

file:sedimentary-basin-analysis_fig4-7.png|{{figure number|5}}Salt structures in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico and adjacent interior basins. Modified from Jackson and Galloway.<ref name=JacksonandGalloway_1984>Jackson, M. P. A., and W. E. Galloway, 1984, [http://archives.datapages.com/data/alt-browse/aapg-special-volumes/cn25.htm Structural and depositional styles of Gulf Coast Tertiary continental margins: Applications to hydrocarbon exploration]: AAPG Continuing Education Course Notes Series 25, 226 p.</ref>

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The stratigraphic and tectonic history of the GOM basin is strongly affected by salt tectonics. As a consequence of differential loading of salt by sediment sourced from the North

The stratigraphic and tectonic history of the GOM basin is strongly affected by salt tectonics. As a consequence of differential loading of salt by sediment sourced from the North