COURSE CONTENT

S E Q UE N C E   S T R A T I G R A P H Y

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​1 - Facies / systems and their implicit hierarchy

1.1 - Stratigraphic units

1.2 - Facies - Systems - Systems tracts - Sequences

 

2 - Basic concepts

2.1 - Variables that control sedimentation (tectonics, eustasia, etc.)

2.2 - Stratigraphic signature

2.3 - Basic level

2.4 - Accommodation

 

3 - Stratigraphic surfaces

3.1 - Definition of stratigraphic surface

3.2 - Unconformity and correlative conformity

3.3 - Maximum regressive surface

3.4 - Maximum transgressive surface

3.5 - Basal surface of forced regression

3.6 - Regressive surface of marine erosion

3.7 - Wave and tidal ravine surface

 

4 - Parsequences

4.1 - Definition, types

4.2 - Identification

 

5 - Geometric systems tracts

5.1 - Definition

5.2 - Lowstand systems tract

5.3 - Transgressive systems tract

5.4 - Highstand systems tract

5.5 - Forced regression systems tract

 

6 - Depositional sequences

6.1 - Types of sequences

6.2 - Current model - summary

6.3 - Hierarchy and cyclicity