Advances in sequence stratigraphy /

Advances in Sequence Stratigraphy, Volume Two covers current research across a wide range of stratigraphic disciplines, providing information on the most recent developments for the geoscientific research community. This fully commissioned review publication aims to foster and convey progress in str...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Montenari, Michael, 1971- (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge, MA : Academic Press, 2017.
Edición:First edition.
Colección:Stratigraphy & timescales (Series) ; v. 2.
Temas:
Geology, Stratigraphic.
Sequence stratigraphy.
Stratigraphie.
Stratigraphie s�equentielle.
SCIENCE > Earth Sciences > Geography.
SCIENCE > Earth Sciences > Geology.
Geology, Stratigraphic
Sequence stratigraphy
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Front Cover
  • Advances in Sequence Stratigraphy
  • Copyright
  • Contents
  • Contributors
  • Preface
  • Chapter One: Sequence Stratigraphy: Guidelines for a Standard Methodology
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Historical Development of the Method
  • 3. Core Concepts
  • 3.1. Accommodation and Sedimentation
  • 3.2. Stratal Stacking Patterns
  • 4. Stratal Stacking Patterns in Downstream-Controlled Settings
  • 4.1. Normal Regression
  • 4.2. Forced Regression
  • 4.3. Transgression
  • 5. Stratal Stacking Patterns in Upstream-Controlled Settings
  • 5.1. High-Amalgamation (Channel-Dominated) Stacking Pattern5.2. Low-Amalgamation (Floodplain-Dominated) Stacking Pattern
  • 6. Types of Sequence Stratigraphic Unit
  • 6.1. Stratigraphic Sequence
  • 6.1.1. Depositional Sequence
  • 6.1.2. Genetic Stratigraphic Sequence
  • 6.1.3. Transgressive-Regressive Sequence
  • 6.2. Systems Tract
  • 6.2.1. Falling-Stage Systems Tract
  • 6.2.2. Lowstand Systems Tract
  • 6.2.3. Transgressive Systems Tract
  • 6.2.4. Highstand Systems Tract
  • 6.2.5. High-Amalgamation Systems Tract
  • 6.2.6. Low-Amalgamation Systems Tract
  • 6.3. Parasequence7. Sequence Stratigraphic Surfaces
  • 7.1. Subaerial Unconformity
  • 7.2. Basal Surface of Forced Regression
  • 7.3. Correlative Conformity
  • 7.4. Maximum Regressive Surface
  • 7.5. Maximum Flooding Surface
  • 7.6. Transgressive Surface of Erosion
  • 7.7. Regressive Surface of Marine Erosion
  • 8. Scale in Sequence Stratigraphy
  • 9. Sequence Stratigraphic Hierarchy
  • 10. Discussion and Conclusions: Methodology and Nomenclature
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Chapter Two: Sequence Stratigraphy and Geologic Time
  • 1. The Emergence of Modern Stratigraphic Methods2. The Case of the Sevier Clastic Wedge of Utah-Colorado
  • 3. Is There Continuity in the Stratigraphic Record?
  • 4. Source-to-Sink Studies and the Fulcrum Method
  • 5. Sequence Models
  • 6. Implications for Future Research
  • References
  • Chapter Three: Two Approaches to Sequence Stratigraphy
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Inductive Approach to Sequence Stratigraphy
  • 2.1. Sequence Stratigraphy as an Inductive Stratigraphic Discipline
  • 2.2. Inductive Sequence Stratigraphic Surfaces
  • 2.3. Inductive Sequence Stratigraphic Units2.3.1. Sequence
  • 2.3.2. Systems Tracts
  • 2.3.3. Parasequence
  • 2.4. Sequence Hierarchy in the Inductive Approach
  • 3. Deductive Approach to Sequence Stratigraphy
  • 3.1. Sequence Stratigraphy as a Deductive Stratigraphic Discipline
  • 3.2. Deductive Sequence Stratigraphic Surfaces
  • 3.3. Deductive Sequence Stratigraphic Units
  • 3.3.1. Sequence
  • 3.3.2. Systems Tracts
  • 3.3.3. Parasequence
  • 3.4. Sequence Hierarchy in the Deductive Approach

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