Title Details: | |
Principles of Sequence Stratigraphy |
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Other Titles: |
Sedimentary Basin Analysis and Sequence Stratigraphy |
Authors: |
Maravelis, Angelos G. Botziolis, Chrysanthos |
Subject: | NATURAL SCIENCES AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES > EARTH SCIENCES > GENERAL GEOLOGY NATURAL SCIENCES AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES > EARTH SCIENCES > GENERAL GEOLOGY > SEDIMENTOLOGY NATURAL SCIENCES AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES > EARTH SCIENCES > GENERAL GEOLOGY > STRATIGRAPHY NATURAL SCIENCES AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES > EARTH SCIENCES > EARTH MATERIALS > PETROLEUM GEOLOGY NATURAL SCIENCES AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES > EARTH SCIENCES > ΤECTONIC GEOLOGY > GEOTECTONICS NATURAL SCIENCES AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES > EARTH SCIENCES |
Keywords: |
Sequence Stratigraphy
Shoreline trajectories Systems tract Depositional system |
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Abstract: |
The primary focus of analysis revolves around sedimentary rocks and their deposition mechanisms across the planet. Of particular interest is the dynamic relationship between the different rocks, as well as the processes that govern their sequence. How do these rocks alternate with each other? What processes have shaped their sequence? Answers to these questions can be provided by sequence stratigraphy as it examines the influence of sea level fluctuations, tectonic activity, and climate on sediment deposition, thus providing information about the history of the planet. By analyzing sedimentation patterns and relationships between the different rocks, geologists can reconstruct the history of Earth and gain insights into the processes that have shaped it. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to sequence stratigraphy, covering from basic principles to advanced methodologies and applications. It is designed to be accessible to both students and professionals, providing a comprehensive overview of the field and its significance for understanding Earth history. Readers will learn about various types of sedimentary environments and the processes that shape them. Furthermore, they will explore the various methods used to analyze sedimentary rocks, such as seismic stratigraphy, well correlation, and outcrop data analysis. Additionally, the book covers the latest developments in sequence stratigraphy, including the use of high-resolution data and computer modeling. Ultimately, this book is a testament to the significance of sequence stratigraphy in understanding Earth dynamics. By providing a comprehensive overview of the field, we hope that readers will gain a deeper understanding of the complex processes that have shaped our planet over millions of years.
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Linguistic Editors: |
Chioti, Alexandra Chioti, Alexandra |
Graphic Editors: |
Tsionis, Elias Tsionis, Elias |
Type: |
Undergraduate textbook |
Creation Date: | 22-04-2024 |
Item Details: | |
ISBN |
978-618-228-234-2 |
License: |
Attribution - NonCommercial - ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) |
DOI | http://dx.doi.org/10.57713/kallipos-975 |
Handle | http://hdl.handle.net/11419/13147 |
Bibliographic Reference: | Maravelis, A., & Botziolis, C. (2024). Principles of Sequence Stratigraphy [Undergraduate textbook]. Kallipos, Open Academic Editions. https://dx.doi.org/10.57713/kallipos-975 |
Language: |
Greek |
Consists of: |
1. Introduction ‒ Data 2. Controlling factors – Types of stratal terminations 3. Shoreline trajectories - Stratal stacking patterns 4. Systems tracts 5. Sequences 6. Sequence stratigraphic surfaces 7. Sequence stratigraphic models 8. Scale in sequence stratigraphy 9. Time attributes of stratigraphic surfaces 10. Economic potential |
Number of pages |
346 |
Publication Origin: |
Kallipos, Open Academic Editions |
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