Damien Delvaux 

Doсtor of Geology and Mineralogy

Royal Museum for Central Africa, Tervuren, Belgium

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Dr. Damien Delvaux is Structural Geologist working on geodynamics of intracontinental rift systems, sedimentary basins and orogens, with emphasis on brittle structural evolution, active tectonics, sismotectonics and seismic hazard assessment in Central Asia and in East and Central Africa.

Publications 2019-2024

• Mambwe P., Delvaux D., Dewaele S., Kipata L., Muchez P., 2024. Fluid Flow in the Katanga Supergroup: From Lufilian Brittle Tectonic Stages to the Post-lufilian Period (Democratic Republic of Congo). JOURNAL OF AFRICAN EARTH SCIENCES 220, 105414. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2024.105414 
• Nkodia H.M.D., Boudzoumou F., Miyouma T., Kongota E., Ganza G.B., Lahogue P., Delvaux D., 2024. Brittle Faulting and Tectonic Stress History on the Western Margin of the Congo Basin Between Kinshasa and Brazzaville: Implications for the Evolution of the Malebo Pool and the Congo River. TECTONOPHYSICS 877, 230282. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tecto.2024.230282
• Kalikone C., Borst A.M., Nahimana L., Nzolang C., Nimpagaritse G., Batumike J.M., Rumanya R., Kezimana L.F., Delvaux D., Dewaele S., 2023. Pegmatite Zonation and the Use of Muscovite as a Geochemical Indicator for Tin-Tantalum-Tungsten Mineralization: Case Studies from the Kalehe and Idjwi Areas, Democratic Republic of Congo. JOURNAL OF AFRICAN EARTH SCIENCES 207, 105067. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2023.105067
• Hamimi Z., El Sundoly H., Delvaux D., Waheeb A., Hagag W., Younis M.H., 2023. Erratum to: Fault Striae Analysis and Paleostress Reconstruction of the Northern Tectonic Province (Egyptian Nubian Shield): Insights into the Brittle Deformation History of the Northern East African Orogen (Geotectonics, (2023), 57(4), (496–512), https://doi.org/10.1134/S001685212304009X). GEOTECTONICS 57(4), 539. https://doi.org/10.1134/S0016852123120014
• Hamimi Z., El Sundoly H., Delvaux D., Waheeb A., Hagag W., Younis M.H., 2023. Fault Striae Analysis and Paleostress Reconstruction of the Northern Tectonic Province (Egyptian Nubian Shield): Insights into the Brittle Deformation History of the Northern East African Orogen. GEOTECTONICS 57(4), 496–512. https://doi.org/10.1134/S001685212304009X
• François C., Baludikay B.K., Debaille V., Birck J.L., Limmois D., Jourdan F., Baudet D., Paquette J.L., Delvaux D., Javaux E.J., 2023. Multi-Method Dating Constrains the Diversification of Early Eukaryotes in the Proterozoic Mbuji-Mayi Supergroup of the d.r.congo and the Geological Evolution of the Congo Basin. JOURNAL OF AFRICAN EARTH SCIENCES 198, 104785. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2022.104785
• Ghaib M., Abdelkader M., Gouasmia M., Delvaux D., Moumni L., Soussi M., 2023. Hydro-Chemical and Geophysical Studies of Salinization of the Pliocene – Quaternary Aquifer in the Zone of El Berka, Moulares-Redayef Mining Region, Southwest Tunisia. ARABIAN JOURNAL OF GEOSCIENCES 16, 264. http://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-023-11288-2
•  François C., Baludikay K., Vinciane D., Birck J.L., Limmois D., Jourdan F., Baudet D., Paquette J.L., Delvaux D., Javaux E.J., 2023. Multi-Method Dating Constrains the Diversification of Early Eukaryotes in the Proterozoic Mbuji-Mayi Supergroup of the D.R.Congo and the Geological Evolution of the Congo Basin. JOURNAL OF AFRICAN EARTH SCIENCES 198, 104785. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2022.104785
• Matanda P., Delvaux D., Stijn D., Kipata M., Muchez Ph., 2022. Structural analysis and evolution of the Cu and Cu (Zn, Pb) mineralizing fluids in the Katanga basin (Democratic Republic of the Congo). YOUNG RESEARCHERS’ OVERSEAS DAY ROYAL ACADEMY FOR OVERSEAS SCIENCES BRUSSELS. Belgium, p. 74.
• Nkodia H.M.D.-V., Miyouna T., Kolawole F., Boudzoumou F., Loemba A.P., Bazebizonza N.C., Delvaux D., 2022. Seismogenic Fault Reactivation in Western Central Africa: Insights from Regional Stress Analysis. GEOCHEMISTRY, GEOPHYSICS, GEOSYSTEMS 23(11), e2022GC010377. http://doi.org/10.1029/2022GC010377
• Maddaloni F., Tesauro M., Gerya T., Pastorutti A., Braitenberg C., Delvaux D., Munch J., 2022. Effects of Multi-Extensional Tectonics in a Cratonic Area: 3D Numerical Modeling and Implications for the Congo Basin. GONDWANA RESEARCH 111, 298–324. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.gr.2022.09.002
• Delvaux D., Dewitte O., Fernandez-Alonso M., Hubert-Ferrari A., Elsen J., 2022. Geosciences Made in Belgium. Proceedings of the 7th International Geologica Belgica Meeting (September 15–17, 2021). AfricaMuseum Tervuren (Belgium). http://doi.org/10.20341/gbcp.vol4
• Arfaoui I., Bazebizonza N.C., THIJENIRA A., Ngala N., LUTETE J., Samba P., Nkodia H.M.D.-V., Boudzoumou F., Delvaux D., Lahogue P., 2022. New Inventoried Karst Systems in Central Africa and Preliminary Paleoclimate Proxy Analysis Applied Speleothems from Central Africa. CLIMATE CHANGE: THE KARST RECORD (KR9). University of Innsbruck, Austria, p. 193–194.
• Delvaux D., Miyouna T., Boudzoumou F., Nkodia H.M.D.-V., 2022. Using Combined Paleostress Reconstruction and Slip Tendency for Reconstructing the Brittle Structural History of a Complex Strike-Slip Fault System: Fault-Controlled Origin and Evolution of the “Pool” Area between Kinshasa and Brazzaville. EGU GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2022. EGU22-7401. http://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu22-7401
• Matanda P., Muchez Ph., Delvaux D., Stijn D., 2022. Metallogenesis of the Kyaundji Cu-Zn-(Pb) prospect (Tenke Fungurume Mining, Democratic Republic of the Congo). In: The Critical Role of Minerals in the Carbon-Neutral Future. Proceedings of the 16th SGA Biennial Meeting, p. 223–226.
• Delvaux D., Bamulezi G., Bondo S., Havenith H.-B., 2022. Architecture and Evolution of the Kivu Rift Within the Western Branch of the East African Rift System: Implications for Seismic Hazard Assessment. CAJG 2019. Advances in Geophysics, Tectonics and Petroleum Geosciences. Springer, Cham, p. 37–40. http://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-73026-0_10
• Nkodia H.M.D.-V., Miyouna T., Kolawole F., Boudzoumou F., Loemba A.P., Bazebizonza N.C., Delvaux D., 2022. Seismogenic Fault Reactivation in Western Central Africa: Insights from Regional Stress Analyses. ESS OPEN ARCHIVE http://doi.org/10.1002/essoar.10510563.2
• Van Ranst G., Fonseca A.C., Tack L., Delvaux D., Baudet D., Kitambala N.Y., Love Pay A., De Grave J., 2021. Exhumation of the Passive Margin of the Dr Congo during Pre- and Post- Gondwana Breakup: Evidence from Low-Temperature Thermochronology, Geology and Geomorphology. GEOMORPHOLOGY 398, 108067. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geomorph.2021.108067
• Maddaloni F., Braitenberg C., Kaban M.K., Tesauro M., Delvaux D., 2021. The Congo Basin: Subsurface Structure Interpreted Using Potential Field Data and Constrained by Seismic Data. GLOBAL AND PLANETARY CHANGE 205, 103611. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gloplacha.2021.103611
• Kaban M.K., Delvaux D., Maddaloni F., Tesauro M., Braitenberg C., Petrunin A.G., El Khrepy S., 2021. Thickness of Sediments in the Congo Basin Based on the Analysis of Decompensative Gravity Anomalies. JOURNAL OF AFRICAN EARTH SCIENCES 179, 104201. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2021.104201
• Delvaux D., Maddaloni F., Tesauro M., Braitenberg C., 2021. The Congo Basin: Stratigraphy and Subsurface Structure Defined by Regional Seismic Reflection, Refraction and Well Data. GLOBAL AND PLANETARY CHANGE 198, 103407. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gloplacha.2020.103407
• Nkodia H.M.D.-V., Miyouna T., Delvaux D., Boudzoumou F., 2020. Flower Structures in Sandstones of the Paleozoic Inkisi Group (Brazzaville, Republic of Congo): Evidence for Two Major Strike-Slip Fault Systems and Geodynamic Implications. SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF GEOLOGY 123 (4), 531–550. http://dx.doi.org/10.25131/sajg.123.0038
• Depicker A., Jacobs L., Delvaux D., Havenith H.B., Mateso, J.-C.M., Govers G., Dewitte O., 2020. The Added Value of a Regional Landslide Susceptibility Assessment: The Western Branch of the East African Rift. GEOMORPHOLOGY 353, 106886. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.geomorph.2019.106886
• Dille A., Kervyn F., Bibentyo T.M., Delvaux D., Ganza G.B., Mawe G.I., Buzera Ch.K., Nakito E.S. et al., 2019. Causes and Triggers of Deep-Seated Hillslope Instability in the Tropics – Insights from a 60-Year Record of Ikoma Landslide (DR Congo) GEOMORPHOLOGY 345. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.geomorph.2019.106835
• Mees F., Adriaens R., Delgado-Huertas A., Delvaux D., Lahogue P., Mpiana C., Tack L., 2019. Palygorskite-Bearing Fracture Fills in the Kinshasa Area, DR Congo – An Exceptional Mode of Palygorskite Vein Development. SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF GEOLOGY 122, 173–186. http://dx.doi.org/10.25131/sajg.122.0013