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Seismic geology and basin analysis : case studies on sedimentary basins in China /

Seismic Geology and Basin Analysis: Case Studies on Sedimentary Basins in China introduces the principles, approaches and techniques needed to solve problems using seismic data calibrated with well log, cores and outcrop profiles.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Lin, Changsong (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; Cambridge, MA : Elsevier, [2024]
Subjects:
Sedimentary basins > China.
Seismology > China.
Sismologie > Chine.
Electronic books.
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Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover
  • Seismic Geology and Basin Analysis
  • Seismic Geology and Basin Analysis: Case Studies on Sedimentary Basins in China
  • Copyright
  • Contents
  • Contributors
  • Preface
  • 1
  • Primary principles and approaches
  • 1
  • Introduction
  • 1.1
  • From seismic stratigraphy to sequence stratigraphy
  • References
  • 1.2
  • Seismic sedimentology and geomorphology
  • References
  • 1.3
  • Seismic geology and basin analysis
  • 2
  • Basin-fill units and stratigraphic surfaces
  • 2.1
  • Sequence stratigraphic units and their hierarchy
  • 2.1.1 Depositional sequence
  • 2.1.2 Hierarchy of sequence stratigraphic units
  • 2.1.2.1 Sequence stratigraphic units
  • 2.1.2.2 High order sequence stratigraphic units
  • 2.1.2.2.1 First- and second-order sequence stratigraphic units
  • 2.1.2.2.2 Third-order sequence stratigraphic units
  • 2.1.2.2.3 Composite sequences
  • 2.1.2.3 Lower order sequence stratigraphic units
  • References
  • 2.2
  • Boundaries of sequence stratigraphic units and their seismic reflections
  • 2.2.1 Stratigraphic surfaces and stratal termination types
  • 2.2.1.1 Stratigraphic surfaces
  • 2.2.1.2 Stratal termination types
  • 2.2.1.2.1 Truncation or denudation
  • 2.2.1.2.2 Onlap and downlap
  • 2.2.1.2.3 Toplap and offlap
  • 2.2.2 Regressive-erosional unconformity
  • 2.2.2.1 Subaerial erosional unconformity
  • 2.2.2.2 Surface of forced regression
  • 2.2.2.3 Maximum regressive surface
  • 2.2.3 Transgressive surface
  • 2.2.3.1 Initial flooding surface
  • 2.2.3.2 Maximum flooding surface and condensed section
  • 2.2.3.2.1 Maximum flooding surface
  • 2.2.3.2.2 Condensed section
  • References
  • 2.3
  • Depositional systems tracts and their composite styles
  • 2.3.1 Depositional systems tracts
  • 2.3.1.1 Lowstand systems tracts
  • 2.3.1.2 Transgressive systems tracts
  • 2.3.1.3 Highstand systems tracts
  • 2.3.1.4 Falling stage systems tracts.
  • 2.3.2 Depositional systems tracts in continental basins
  • 2.3.2.1 Systems tracts in clastic lacustrine sedimentary sequences
  • 2.3.2.2 Systems tracts of fluvial sedimentary sequences
  • 2.3.3 Depositional systems tracts of carbonate sequences
  • References
  • 2.4
  • Genetic depositional types and trajectory analysis
  • 2.4.1 Genetic depositional types
  • 2.4.2 Trajectory of sedimentary systems
  • 2.4.3 Clinoforms and trajectory classification
  • 2.4.4 Quantitative description of trajectories
  • References
  • 3
  • Seismic sedimentary analysis
  • 3.1
  • Seismic facies
  • 3.1.1 External shape
  • 3.1.2 Internal reflection configuration
  • 3.1.3 Reflection parameters
  • References
  • 3.2
  • Seismic sedimentological geomorphology
  • 3.2.1 Basic analysis principle
  • 3.2.2 Technical methods
  • References
  • 3.3
  • Seismic facies mapping and basin paleogeography
  • 3.3.1 Paleogeography of sedimentary basins
  • 3.3.2 Seismic paleogeographic mapping and interpretation
  • References
  • 4
  • Structural framework and tectonostratigraphy of sedimentary basins
  • 4.1
  • Tectonostratigraphic frameworks of sedimentary basins
  • 4.2
  • Tectonic unconformity and paleo-uplift
  • 4.2.1 Unconformity erosion amount
  • 4.2.2 Distribution patterns of unconformities
  • 4.2.3 Paleo-uplift geomorphology
  • 4.2.3.1 Development and evolution of paleo-uplifts in basins
  • 4.2.3.2 Restoration of paleo-uplift landforms
  • References
  • 4.3
  • Syndepositional structures and structural slope-break zones
  • 4.3.1 Syndepositional structures
  • 4.3.1.1 Basin basement structure
  • 4.3.1.2 Basin marginal faults
  • 4.3.1.3 Intrabasinal syndepositional faults
  • 4.3.1.4 Inverted structures
  • 4.3.2 Tectonic paleogeomorphology
  • 4.3.2.1 Syndepositional fault systems and the distribution of sedimentary sand bodies
  • 4.3.3 Tectonic slope-break zone.
  • 4.3.3.1 Basic characteristics of tectonic slope-break zones
  • 4.3.3.2 Distribution of tectonic slope-break zones and sedimentary systems
  • References
  • 2
  • Case studies
  • 5
  • Siliciclastic sequence stratigraphy and basin fill dynamic
  • 5.1
  • Lower Cretaceous depositional evolution from lacustrine to fluvial environment of an intracontinental depress ...
  • 5.1.1 Geological setting
  • 5.1.2 Basic information of seismic data
  • 5.1.3 Sequence stratigraphy
  • 5.1.3.1 Sequence boundary characteristics
  • 5.1.3.1.1 Sequence boundary TK1bx
  • 5.1.3.1.2 Sequence boundary TK1bs
  • 5.1.3.1.3 Sequence boundary TK1bs-SB3 and SB4
  • 5.1.3.1.4 Sequence boundary TE
  • 5.1.3.2 Division of systems tracts
  • 5.1.4 Depositional systems identification in seismic data
  • 5.1.4.1 Seismic facies in Baxigai Formation (SQ1)
  • 5.1.4.2 Seismic facies in Bashijiqike Formation (SQ2-SQ4)
  • 5.1.5 Conclusion
  • References
  • 5.2
  • Deep-water gravity-flow deposits of the Late Ordovician in the Tarim Basin
  • 5.2.1 Introduction
  • 5.2.2 Geological setting
  • 5.2.3 Methods and database
  • 5.2.4 Sequence stratigraphic framework
  • 5.2.5 Depositional architecture of the gravity flow systems
  • 5.2.5.1 Lithofacies and lithofacies associations
  • 5.2.5.2 Depositional-paleogeomorphological elements
  • 5.2.5.2.1 Submarine canyons or incised channels
  • 5.2.5.2.2 Broad and shallow erosional channels
  • 5.2.5.2.3 Erosional-depositional channel and levee-overbank complexes
  • 5.2.5.2.4 Frontal splays-lobes and nonchannelized turbidite sheets
  • 5.2.5.2.5 Calciclastic lower slope fans and channels-lobes or sheets
  • 5.2.5.2.6 Debris flow complexes
  • 5.2.6 Systems tract architecture and sea-level change
  • 5.2.7 Tectonic and paleogeographical setting of the Late Ordovician Tarim Basin
  • 5.2.7.1 Tectonic setting
  • 5.2.7.2 Paleogeography and sediment dispersal patterns.
  • 5.2.8 Distribution of potential reservoirs in gravity flow depositional systems
  • 5.2.9 Conclusions
  • References
  • 5.3
  • Evolution of depositional sequences in response to tectonism, sea-level change, and sediment supply on the no ...
  • 5.3.1 Introduction
  • 5.3.2 Geological setting
  • 5.3.3 Depositional systems and depositional-geomorphological characteristics
  • 5.3.3.1 Shelf-edge delta and clastic shoreline depositional systems
  • 5.3.3.1.1 Lithofacies associations and depositional facies
  • 5.3.3.1.2 Seismic sedimentological and geomorphological characteristics
  • 5.3.3.2 Prodelta slope turbidite fan systems
  • 5.3.3.2.1 Lithofacies associations and depositional facies
  • 5.3.3.2.2 Seismic sedimentological and geomorphological characteristics
  • 5.3.3.3 Incised valleys and unidirectionally migrating channel systems
  • 5.3.3.4 Fine-grained slope fan depositional systems
  • 5.3.3.5 Large-scale fault-slump complexes and soft deformed beds
  • 5.3.3.6 Clinoforms of the continental slope margin
  • 5.3.4 Sequence architecture and depositional evolution
  • 5.3.4.1 Composite sequence 3 (CS3)
  • 5.3.4.2 Composite sequence 4 (CS4)
  • 5.3.4.3 Composite sequence 5 (CS5)
  • 5.3.4.4 Composite sequence 6 (CS6)
  • 5.3.4.5 Composite sequence 7 (CS7)
  • 5.3.5 Constraints on the depositional-geomorphological evolution
  • 5.3.5.1 Migration of the continental slope-break zone
  • 5.3.5.2 Evolution of the deposition and tectonic setting
  • 5.3.5.2.1 Late Oligocene to Middle Miocene (CS3-5)
  • 5.3.5.2.2 Middle Miocene to Quaternary (CS5-7)
  • 5.3.5.3 Sea-level changes
  • 5.3.5.4 Sediment supply and climate change
  • 5.3.6 Conclusions
  • References
  • 5.4
  • Changes of the Oligocene to Quaternary deltaic depositional architecture from inner-shelf to shelf-margin, th ...
  • 5.4.1 Introduction
  • 5.4.2 Geologic setting
  • 5.4.3 Data and research methods.
  • 5.4.4 Lithofacies associations and depositional environments
  • 5.4.4.1 Lithofacies associations FA1-3: fluvial to delta-plain deposits
  • 5.4.4.1.1 Description
  • 5.4.4.1.2 Interpretation
  • 5.4.4.2 Lithofacies associations FA4-6: delta-front deposits
  • 5.4.4.2.1 Description
  • 5.4.4.2.2 Interpretation
  • 5.4.4.3 Lithofacies associations FA8 and FA9: delta-margin sandy bars and foreshore deposits
  • 5.4.4.3.1 Description
  • 5.4.4.3.2 Interpretation
  • 5.4.4.4 Lithofacies associations FA10-FA11: sandy slope-fan deposits
  • 5.4.4.4.1 Description
  • 5.4.4.4.2 Interpretation
  • 5.4.4.5 Lithofacies associations FA12-13: slump deformed beds and debris flow deposits
  • 5.4.4.5.1 Description
  • 5.4.4.5.2 Interpretation
  • 5.4.5 Seismic facies and geomorphology
  • 5.4.6 Inner-shelf delta systems
  • 5.4.7 Shelf-edge deltas and associated slope-fan systems
  • 5.4.7.1 Shelf-edge delta systems
  • 5.4.7.2 Slope fan systems related to shelf edge delta
  • 5.4.8 Evolution of the deltaic systems and controlling processes
  • 5.4.8.1 Time-space distribution of the deltaic systems with the relative sea-level change
  • 5.4.8.2 Late Oligocene to Early Miocene: inner-shelf to shelf-edge deltaic systems
  • 5.4.8.3 Early Miocene to Pliocene: inner-shelf to outer-shelf deltaic systems
  • 5.4.8.4 Pleistocene to Early Holocene: outer-shelf to shelf-edge deltaic systems
  • 5.4.9 Conclusions
  • References
  • 5.5
  • Sedimentary pattern and filling process in the central canyon: A case study in the eastern Lingshui depressio ...
  • 5.5.1 Introduction
  • 5.5.2 Geological setting
  • 5.5.3 Methods and materials
  • 5.5.4 Results
  • 5.5.4.1 Seismic facies and sedimentary elements within the central canyon
  • 5.5.4.1.1 Erosion surfaces
  • 5.5.4.1.2 Basal lag
  • 5.5.4.1.3 Turbidite channel complexes
  • 5.5.4.1.4 Lobe complex
  • 5.5.4.1.5 Mass transport deposits.