Late Quaternary evolution of the central Texas shelf: Sequence stratigraphic implications
[摘要] This study documents the evolution of the interdeltaic central Texas continental shelf over the last 350,000 years. The dataset consists of high-resolution seismic data, platform boring descriptions, oxygen isotope analyses, and radiocarbon dates. A strong correlation exists between seismic facies and lithofacies enabling seven stages of evolution to be mapped. The distribution of these facies is primarily controlled by fourth-order glacio-eustatic cycles. Seismic stratigraphy, oxygen isotope analyses, and radiocarbon dating were integrated to develop an independent sea-level curve for the area. Longshore and surface currents transport large volumes of sand into the area which is deposited as widespread, thick $(>$10 meters) barrier-bar highstand sand bodies on the inner shelf. Sediments are deposited and preserved in a repetitive manner during each glacio-eustatic cycle. This implies a predictable pattern of deposition, therefore, allowing for the development of depositional models that can be applied to ancient deposits in the exploration for hydrocarbons.
[发布日期] [发布机构] Rice University
[效力级别] Geophysics [学科分类]
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