Paleotectonic analysis of the deposits of the Lower Apsheron lithophacial pack of the Astrakhan Caspian Sia

The paleotectonic analysis of the Apsheron deposits of the Astrakhan Caspian Sia is considered. The main at-tention is paid to the analysis of the deposits of the lower Apsheron lithofacies unit, which includes the study of the thickness of the deposits, the construction of maps of thicknesses and trend values, as well as the analysis of the wave pattern of seismic works carried out in the territory of the Astrakhan Caspian Sia. The results of the study showed that during the Lower Apsheron time, significant tectonic processes took place in the region, including the growth of salt domes and the formation of alluvial fans. These processes had a significant impact on sedimentation and the distribution of sediment thicknesses. The conclusions about the influence of salt dome tectonics on sedimentation, as well as the role of paleorelief in the formation of local thickness anomalies are presented as well. The results obtained are important for understanding the geological history of the region and assessing its oil and gas potential. The data presented in the article are based on the analysis of geological data, including seismic data, and the use of paleotectonic analysis methods. The article describes in detail the research methods and provides examples of specific results obtained during the work.