In geology, a sequence is a stratigraphic unit which is bounded by an unconformity at the top and at the bottom. [1]
Definition
In a more rigorous and general way, a sequence is defined as a
"relatively conformable [...], genetically related succession of strata bounded by unconformities or their correlative surfaces" [2]
Special cases of sequences include type 1 sequences and type 2 sequences. [3] A related concept are parasequences. Contrary to their name they are not smaller sequences.
See also
References
- ^ Catuneanu, Octavian (2011). "Sequence stratigraphy: methodology and nomenclature" (PDF). Newsletters on Stratigraphy. 44 (3). E. Schweizerbart'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung: 183. doi: 10.1127/0078-0421/2011/0011.
- ^ Patzkowsky, Mark E.; Holland, Steven M. (2012). Stratigraphic Paleobiology. Chicago: University of Chicago University Press. p. 220.
- ^ Patzkowsky, Mark E.; Holland, Steven M. (2012). Stratigraphic Paleobiology. Chicago: University of Chicago University Press. pp. 42–43.
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In geology, a sequence is a stratigraphic unit which is bounded by an unconformity at the top and at the bottom. [1]
Definition
In a more rigorous and general way, a sequence is defined as a
"relatively conformable [...], genetically related succession of strata bounded by unconformities or their correlative surfaces" [2]
Special cases of sequences include type 1 sequences and type 2 sequences. [3] A related concept are parasequences. Contrary to their name they are not smaller sequences.
See also
References
- ^ Catuneanu, Octavian (2011). "Sequence stratigraphy: methodology and nomenclature" (PDF). Newsletters on Stratigraphy. 44 (3). E. Schweizerbart'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung: 183. doi: 10.1127/0078-0421/2011/0011.
- ^ Patzkowsky, Mark E.; Holland, Steven M. (2012). Stratigraphic Paleobiology. Chicago: University of Chicago University Press. p. 220.
- ^ Patzkowsky, Mark E.; Holland, Steven M. (2012). Stratigraphic Paleobiology. Chicago: University of Chicago University Press. pp. 42–43.
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