Adeel Qaiser

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(STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF THE EASTERN PART OF THE DARSAMAND ANTICLINE, NW HIMALAYAS PAKISTAN )

The geological mapping and structural modelling of the Darsamand Anticline leads to the following conclusions.

• The Jurassic to Paleocene age rocks are exposed on the surface in the cores of anticlines and syncline in the mapped area.
• The key structural elements of these ranges are defined by east-west trending anticlines and syncline namely Tabai Ghar Anticline, Darra Ghar Anticline and Kandao Talab Syncline that are generally asymmetrical and south verging.
• The structures in the mapped area are comprised of overturned, doubly plunging anticlines and broad synclines.
• The faults inferred in the subsurface are mostly south verging.
• The overall percentage shortening in the study area is 17.90%.
• The mapped area is dominated by east west trending regional structures and thus has undergone north-south oriented compressional stresses associated Himalayan Orogeny. 24 Core Skills
• Geological field mapping
• Rock identification and classification  Stratigraphic analysis
• Structural geology interpretation
• Sample collection and documentation
• Geological reporting and data analysis
• Field safety and risk assessment Professional Experience Geoscientist (Field Work) Pakistan
• Conducted extensive fieldwork across various regions of Pakistan, studying diverse geological formations.
• Identified and analyzed sedimentary rocks, including sandstone, shale, and limestone formations.
• Investigated metamorphic rocks such as schist, marble, and gneiss, focusing on texture and mineral composition.
• Examined igneous rocks, including granite and basalt, assessing their origin and structural characteristics.
• Performed geological mapping and recorded stratigraphic data in multiple terrains.
• Collected rock and soil samples for laboratory analysis and interpretation.
• Prepared detailed field reports documenting findings and geological observations.
• Collaborated with teams to support exploration and research projects.

Study Areas

• Northern Pakistan (mountainous regions) 
• Punjab (plains and salt ranges)
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (metamorphic terrains)

Northern Pakistan (mountainous regions)  Punjab (plains and salt ranges)  Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (metamorphic terrains)