Cenozoic uplift and erosion of the Norwegian Barents Shelf – A review

Uplift and erosion are complex phenomena in terms of their governing processes, precise timing exact magnitude. The intricate relationship between different geodynamic processes leading to uplift may increase uncertainties estimating spatial temporal patterns. Sediment distribution from uplifted (and eroded) topography the corresponding paleoenvironmental reconstructions require reliable constrains. Barents Shelf provides a unique arena study due extensive seismic well data attributed high petroleum activity. This particular interest has led voluminous literature about this topic over last three decades. Here, we present current status Cenozoic on Norwegian by reviewing key terminology, its tectonic history paleoenvironment, methods quantifying erosion, as possible mechanisms. Our new maps show an net north northeast that represents underlying concepts, including (compression, rift-flank uplift, thermo-mechanical coupling, mantle dynamics, flexural/isostatic response) magmatic glacial processes. We have integrated pre-glacial using mass balance method added our results sonic velocity, interval velocity sandstone diagenesis maps. review shows discrepancies estimates order 500 m. Finally, identify research gaps for future studies, with implications other basins worldwide.