Siliciclastic Sequence Stratigraphy in Well Logs, Cores, and Outcrops: Concepts for High-Resolution Correlation of Time and Facies (AAPG Methods in Exploration 7)

A basic introduction to the principles of siliciclastic sequence stratigraphy. Included are definitions, concepts, and examples designed to illustrate the application of well logs, cores, and outcrops to the fundamental goal of stratigraphy: correlation.Although published in 1990, the book provides a basic overview of concepts and terminology still being used today in sequence stratigraphy applications.The most important application of sequence stratigraphy is to physically correlate rocks. Correlation means demonstrating time equivalency. Various correlation methods exist today, most based on the use of biostratigraphy or radiometric dating. Sequence stratigraphy provides relative age correlation by using surfaces in the rock record as chronostratigraphically significant boundaries.When done correctly, sequence stratigraphic interpretations commonly provide new understanding of the evolution of stratal successions and new knowledge of how basins fill.Siliciclastic Sequence Stratigraphy in Well Logs, Cores, and Outcrops: Concepts for High-Resolution Correlation of Time and Facies is a must volume for petroleum geologists, stratigraphers and sedimentologists.American Association Of Petroleum Engineers (AAPG)Founded in 1917, we are the world's largest professional geological society, with over 30,000 members.We are a pillar of the world-wide scientific community. Our books foster scientific research, advance the science of geology and promote the most effective use of petroleum extraction & processing technology and practice.Some of the areas we publish in include:GISPetroleum EngineeringWell Log AnalysisGeological ModelingCarbonate PetrologySeismic ImagingReservoir CharacterizationRegional Petroleum Analysis A basic introduction to the principles of siliciclastic sequence stratigraphy. Included are definitions, concepts, and examples designed to illustrate the application of well logs, cores, and outcrops to the fundamental goal of correlation. Although published in 1990, the book provides a basic overview of concepts and terminology still being used today in sequence stratigraphy applications. The most important application of sequence stratigraphy is to physically correlate rocks. Correlation means demonstrating time equivalency. Various correlation methods exist today, most based on the use of biostratigraphy or radiometric dating. Sequence stratigraphy provides relative age correlation by using surfaces in the rock record as chronostratigraphically significant boundaries. When done correctly, sequence stratigraphic interpretations commonly provide new understanding of the evolution of stratal successions and new knowledge of how basins fill. Siliciclastic Sequence Stratigraphy in Well Logs, Cores, and Concepts for High-Resolution Correlation of Time and Facies is a must volume for petroleum geologists, stratigraphers and sedimentologists. American Association Of Petroleum Engineers (AAPG) Founded in 1917, we are the world's largest professional geological society, with over 30,000 members. We are a pillar of the world-wide scientific community. Our books foster scientific research, advance the science of geology and promote the most effective use of petroleum extraction & processing technology and practice. Some of the areas we publish in GIS Petroleum Engineering Well Log Analysis Geological Modeling Carbonate Petrology Seismic Imaging Reservoir Characterization Regional Petroleum Analysis Siliciclastic Sequence Stratigraphy in Well Logs, Cores, and Outcrops: Concepts for High-Resolution Correlation of Time and Facies......Page 1 Front page......Page 2 INTRODUCTION......Page 3 PREVIOUS STRATIGRAPHIC CONCEPTS AND TERMINOLOGY......Page 4 THE SEQUENCE AS A TOOL FOR STRATIGRAPHIC ANALYSIS......Page 6 LAMINA, LAMINASET, BED, BEDSET......Page 7 Characteristics......Page 10 Parasequence Boundary......Page 14 Vertical Facies Relationships in Parasequences......Page 17 Interpretation of Depositional Mechanisms......Page 21 Vertical Facies Relationships in Parasequence Sets......Page 23 Lateral Facies Relationships in Parasequence Sets......Page 27 Definitions......Page 28 Shelf-Break Margin......Page 35 Transgressive Systems Tract......Page 37 Stratal Patterns in Type-2 Sequences......Page 38 Recognition Criteria......Page 41 Incised Valleys......Page 42 Correlation Pitfalls......Page 52 Sequences in Outcrop and Subsurface......Page 53 Interpretation of Depositional Mechanisms and Sequence Frequency......Page 62 CONCLUSIONS......Page 72 REFERENCES......Page 73 J.c. Van Wagoner ... [et Al.]. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 52-55).