Segment,Linkage,and Extensional Fault-Related Fold in Western Liaodong Bay Subbasin,Northeastern Bohai Sea,China

The western Liaodong (辽东) Bay subbasin displays examples of segment,linkage of extensional fault,and fault-related folds.The Liaoxi (辽西) extensional fault system consists of a series of NNE- and NE-trending segments that were linked through relay ramps.The fault hanging walls are characterized by a series of en echelon synclines with axial traces sub-parallel to the faults.The synclines are doubly plunging located on the hanging wall of normal faults,with the strata dip sub-parallel to the fault.These folds result from along-strike displacement variations of the individual fault segments,as well as from extensional fault-related folding.In the study area,the synclines are separated by transverse intra-basin highs and relay ramps that formed where segment linkage occurred.These hanging wall synclines and their relation to fault displacement variations indicate that they are formed by extensional fault-related fold.     

辽东湾断陷油气成藏模式及主控因素

为深入研究辽东湾断陷油气成藏机理, 利用地震、钻井、地化、试油等资料, 在分析油气成藏条件与特征的基础上, 总结划分了辽东湾断陷的典型油气成藏模式, 并对比分析了不同成藏模式的主控因素.研究成果表明: 辽东湾断陷具有优越的油气成藏条件, 发育沙三段、沙一段和东三段3套烃源岩系和上、中、下3套储盖组合及多类型输导介质, 已发现的油气藏类型以构造型为主; 油气纵向上以东二段、潜山和沙一二段最为富集, 横向上主要分布在断裂带附近.辽东湾断陷的油气成藏模式可划分为单向单源单一潜山型、单向单一古储型、复合古储型、单向深源复合新储型和自生自储自盖型5大类15个亚类.潜山型油气藏主要分布在辽西低凸起北段和中段, 成藏主控因素为流体动力和潜山物性; 单一古储型油气藏主要分布在辽西、辽中凹陷的洼陷带和陡坡带, 成藏主要受断层控制, 烃源岩成熟度控制了油气性质; 复合古储型油气藏主要分布在辽西低凸起中北段和辽中凹陷南洼缓坡带, 成藏主控因素主要为流体动力和输导通道; 新储型油气藏主要分布在辽东湾南部大断层附近, 油气富集主要受盖层和新近系断裂活动的共同控制; 自生自储自盖油气藏主要分布在生烃洼陷烃源岩内部, 主要受储层物性的影响.      

The controls of geomorphology and sediment supply on sequence stratigraphic architecture and sediment partitioning of the lacustrine rift basin in the Es3 of Liuzan area,Nanpu Sag,Bohai Bay Basin,China

An important hydrocarbon reservoir is hosted by the third member of the Shahejie Formation (Es₃) in the Liuzan area, Nanpu Sag, Bohai Bay Basin, China. The Es₃ can be divided into five third-order sequences (from base to top: Sq1, Sq2, Sq3, Sq4 and Sq5). Utilising well logs, cores and high-resolution 3-D seismic data, this study investigates the development characteristics and styles of sediment transport pathways in the steep-slope zone of the lacustrine rift basin. Two styles of sediment transport pathway are identified in the study area, including the faulted trough and fault slope-break zone. The faulted trough is divided into a single faulted trough, synthetic faulted trough and antithetic faulted trough. The fault slope-break zone is composed of synthetic fault slope-break zone and antithetic fault slope-break zone. The fan-delta plain and fan-delta front are recognised in the study area. The different styles of delivery conduits control depositional facies types and the spatial and temporal evolution of fan-delta depositional systems from Sq3 to Sq5. Based on paleo-geomorphological reconstruction, the dispersal pattern of the steep-slope zone system divided into a northern steep-slope system and an eastern steep-slope system is established. In Sq3, the northern steep-slope system develops large-scale mixed sandy–muddy fan-delta deposits derived from the NW. The eastern steep-slope system feeds the medium-scale gravel-rich fan-delta sediments. In Sq4, the large-scale mixed sandy–muddy fan-delta deposits develop from the NNE direction in the northern steep-slope system. The small-scale sand-rich fan-delta sediments are transported from the eastern steep-slope system. In Sq5, the large-scale mixed sand–mud fan-delta deposits are fed by both the northern steep-slope system and eastern steep-slope system. The strata stacking pattern exhibits a seesaw mode in the study area. Based on the analysis of the channel-belt thickness and the fan-scales, the paleogeomorphology of the drainage area in Sq3 and Sq4 and sediment supply in Sq5 alternatively control the sequence stratigraphic architecture and sediment partitioning in the sink area. The model proposed in this study may aid in the prediction of favourable reservoirs and good source–reservoir–seal development in lacustrine rift basin.     

Paleogene of the Huanghekou Sag in the Bohai Bay Basin,NE China: deposition–erosion response to a slope break system of rift lacustrine basins

The sequence architecture and depositional systems of the Paleogene lacustrine rift succession in the Huanghekou Sag, Bohai Bay Basin, NE China were investigated based on seismic profiles, combined with well log and core data. Four second‐order or composite sequences and seven third‐order sequences were identified. The depositional systems identified in the basin include: fan delta, braid delta, meander fluvial delta, lacustrine and sublacustrine fan. Identification of the slope break was conducted combining the interpretation of faults of each sequence and the identification of syndepositional faults, based on the subdivision of sequence stratigraphy and analysis of depositional systems. Multiple geomorphologic units were recognized in the Paleogene of the Huanghekou Sag including faults, flexures, depositional slope break belts, ditch‐valleys and sub‐uplifts in the central sag. Using genetic division principles and taking into consideration tectonic features of the Paleogene of the Huanghekou Sag, the study area was divided into the Northern Steep Slope/Fault Slope Break System, the Southern Gentle Slope Break System and T10 Tectonic Slope Break System/T10 Tectonic Belt. Responses of slope break systems to deposition–erosion are shown as: (1) basin marginal slope break is the boundary of the eroded area and provenance area; (2) ditch‐valley formed by different kinds of slope break belts is a good transport bypass for source materials; (3) shape of the slope break belt of the slope break system controls sediments types; (4) the ditch‐valley and sub‐sag of a slope break system is an unloading area for sediments; and (5) due to their different origins, association characteristics and developing patterns, the Paleogene slope break belt systems in the Huanghekou Sag show different controls on depositional systems. The Northern Fault Slope Break system controls the deposition of a fan delta‐lacustrine‐subaqueous fan, the Southern Gentle Slope Break system controls the deposition of a fluvial–deltaic–shallow lacustrine and sublacustrine fan, and the T10 Tectonic Slope Break System controls the deposition of shallow lacustrine beach bar sandbodies. The existence of a slope break system is a necessary but not a sufficient condition for studying sandbody development. The formation of effective sandbodies along the slope break depends on the reasonable coupling of effective provenance, necessary association patterns of slope break belt, adequate unloading space and creation of definite accommodation space. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

构造活动盆地沉积层序形成过程模拟——以断陷和前陆盆地为例

应用二维层序地层模拟系统开展了构造活动盆地沉积层序的形成过程的动态模拟分析,揭示了同沉积断裂活动、湖平面变化及沉积物供给量变化相互作用对沉积层序形成的控制作用。模拟表明,快速的构造沉降、相对高的湖平面和大量的沉积物供给是形成相对深水扇三角洲的必要条件;而沉积物的供给量变小或构造沉降量加大时有利于形成近岸湖底扇或水下扇。模拟揭示出断陷湖盆陡坡边缘断裂形成的古地貌坡折控制着低水位域浊积扇或湖底扇的发育部位,同时对水进或高位域的三角洲前缘的沉积中心的分布具控制作用。断裂坡折带的构造沉降是控制可容纳空间变化的关键因素。在陆内前陆逆冲构造边缘,层序发育早期（底部）发育冲积扇和河流沉积,但由于相对快的构造沉降形成水进序列;在快速沉降的晚期沉降速率减小,碎屑体系向盆地方向推进,形成广泛河流三角洲沉积。由隐伏逆冲断裂形成的构造坡折带对低位域的分布具控制作用。在构造坡折带下的低位域砂体与上覆的水进域泥岩组合可形成重要的地层油气藏。     

Quantitative analysis of source-to-sink system controls on sand-body distribution of the Paleogene in Chengbei low uplift and surrounding areas,Bohai Bay Basin

In this paper,Chengbei low uplift and the surrounding areas is taken as a whole source-sink system. On the basis of this,utilizing logging,well logging,rock core and 3D seismic data,analysis of sedimentary system types and features of Chengbei low uplift,the quantitative relationship of elements in source-to-sink system is discussed. The results indicate that lithology of basement rock in the Chenbei low uplift is Mesozoic clastic rock during the Paleogene,thin section and the geophysical response data in this study,basement rock is subdivided into nine drainage systems. The corresponding transport pathways including fifteen paleo-valleys and two fault-troughs are identified in the Chenbei low uplift. The paleo-valleys are further subdivided into V shape,U shape,W shape. Fan deltas,semi-deep lacustrine and deep lacustrine is developed in steep slope zone of Chengbei low uplift,which presents isolated lob shape in plane distribution. Braided river delta,shore-shallow,semi-deep lacustrine and deep lacustrine is mainly developed in gentle slope belt,which is featured with wide and continuous plane distribution and superimposed vertical distribution. The characterization of elements in source-to-sink system indicates that volume of depositional systems is closely related to drainage area,length,width,width/length of paleo-valleys. Coupling mode of the source-to-sink system suggests that effective source area controls the size of sedimentary system;sand transporting path controls sedimentary distribution direction and shape.     

辽东湾地区辽西凹陷中南部古近系构造-层序地层格架与古地理分析

辽西凹陷位于辽东湾地区西部，是一箕状凹陷，辽西凹陷中南部总体勘探程度偏低。辽西凹陷中南部古近系横向上隆、坳地形分异明显，存在一个继承性发育的凹间孤岛，呈链状分布（简称“凹间链状岛”），该岛将辽西凹陷中南部分为东西两次凹，岛两侧沉积相差异明显，轴向上构造格架比横向上复杂，具有明显的构造分割。在构造格架分析的基础上，依据钻井和地震资料，在辽西凹陷中南部古近系识别出六个层序界面和五个层序，并详细阐述了每个层序界面的成因、地震特征、测井响应特征以及每个层序的体系域与沉积体系的构成特征。在构造－层序地层格架内，分析本区不同层序沉积相古地理，发现各个时期的古地理均呈有规律的分布，即凹陷西部为冲洪积相、辫状河相、三角洲平原相；向东为三角洲前缘和湖相。辽西凹陷中南部沉积相古地理演化受控于层序界面的转换、走滑构造、古地貌、古气候等因素的影响，并且四个因素对湖盆沉积作用的制约不是孤立的，是相互关联、制约的综合效应，不同演化阶段控制因素有主、次之别，其中古气候周期性变化决定湖扩与湖缩，构造是控制充填物有效可容空间的关键，沉积基准面和侵蚀基准面以及湖水面不仅决定碎屑物供给率，也是湖盆沉积速率的关键。     

渤海湾盆地埕北低凸起及围区古近系“源-汇”系统控砂原理定量分析*

埕北低凸起及围区发育完整的“源-汇”系统。在“源-汇”思想的指导下,利用录井、测井、取心、三维地震等基础资料,在精细刻画埕北低凸起及围区沉积体系类型及特征的基础上,定量探讨了“源-汇”系统各要素之间的耦合关系。研究表明: 古近纪,埕北低凸起基岩类型主要为中生界碎屑岩,源区内共发育9个有效物源区;埕北低凸起共识别出15条古沟谷型和2条断槽型输砂通道,其中古沟谷型输砂通道可细分为U型、V型及W型;埕北低凸起及围区陡坡带发育扇三角洲、半深湖—深湖沉积,扇三角洲平面上呈朵状展布,各扇体之间不连通,而缓坡带除局部构造早期发育扇三角洲外,整体发育辫状河三角洲、滨浅湖、半深湖—深湖等沉积,平面分布范围广,呈连片叠合分布;“源-汇”系统各要素定量分析表明,汇区沉积体面积及形态与有效物源区面积、沟谷的长、宽、宽深比等参数密切相关;从“源-汇”耦合模式分析认为,有效物源区面积控制沉积体系发育规模,输砂通道控制沉积体系的优势展布方向及形态。     

辽东湾坳陷新生代构造改造作用及演化

利用大量的渤海油气勘探资料与成果对辽东湾坳陷构造演化特点综合分析,揭示出辽东湾坳陷新生代构造改造作用主要表现在:断裂作用、地层抬升剥蚀及褶皱作用,对辽东湾坳陷构造演化过程具有重要的影响。其西部地区现今构造特征主要受前期伸展断层控制,构造改造作用较弱;而东部地区构造改造作用强烈,辽东凸起是在后期构造改造作用下形成的,分隔现今的辽中凹陷与辽东凹陷。郯庐断裂带辽东湾段新生代早期活动特征不明显,始新世末-渐新世主要以伸展作用叠加右旋走滑作用为主;渐新世末-新近纪晚期以右旋走滑作用为主,断裂带活动不控制辽东湾东部地区的沉积。辽东湾坳陷新生代的演化整体可划分为断陷期(孔店组沉积期-沙河街组三段沉积期)、断坳改造期(沙河街组二段沉积期-东营组沉积期)、走滑改造期(馆陶组沉积期至今)3个演化阶段。现今辽东湾坳陷构造格局与沙河街组三段沉积前古构造格局的差异性,对该区海域油气勘探具有重要意义。     

湖盆洼槽区沉积充填模式与演化规律——以饶阳凹陷马西洼陷沙河街组为例

洼槽区是断陷湖盆的重要组成部分,是烃源岩的主要富集区域,但由于其独特的沉积充填特征、埋深及储集层发育程度方面的影响,洼槽区的油气勘探程度通常较低。以冀中坳陷饶阳凹陷中的马西洼槽为研究对象,针对主力油气勘探层段沙河街组开展沉积充填模式与演化规律研究,明确了洼槽区陡坡、缓坡沉积类型与沉积模式的差异,再现了沙河街组沙三段、沙二段及沙一段沉积展布特征,建立了洼槽不同构造演化期的沉积充填模式。研究表明,断陷湖盆洼槽区具有储集层发育的沉积条件,因此是岩性地层油气藏发育的有利区带,应该成为今后油气勘探走向深层的一个重要领域。      

辽东湾凝析气田超压成因及侧向传递机制初探

位于辽东湾西部低凸起北端的JZ20-2超压凝析气田,离供烃中心较远,压力系数却达到1.56~1.7,这在我国东部裂谷盆地比较少见。经过综合分析,作者认为JZ20-2凝析气田异常高压的形成与其所处的特殊地质背景紧密相关,辽中凹陷沙河街组三段超压凝析油气沿不整合面、砂体输导通道向辽东湾西部低凸起的运移、充注和能量的侧向传递是JZ20-2凝析气田异常高压形成的根本原因,而上覆东营组二段下亚段-东营组三段巨厚的强超压泥岩封盖和辽西3号边界断层侧向遮挡共同构成的优越封闭环境是超压保存的必要条件。本文分析了该气田超压特征及其远距离超压侧向传递的成因机制,不仅有助于揭示辽东湾西部低凸起超压流体运移聚集的规律和成藏作用,而且可能提供了一个超压远距离侧向传递的典型实例。     

辽东湾古近系震积岩特征及其时空分布规律研究

辽东湾古近系地层中发育大量与古地震有关的震积岩,通过岩芯观察识别出包括:微褶皱、阶梯状断层、震塌岩、内碎屑副角砾、液化卷曲构造、串珠状构造、震积砂球-枕状构造、火焰构造、砂泥岩脉、震裂缝、自碎屑角砾共11种震积标志,主要分布于三角洲前缘斜坡和与前三角洲相邻的坡脚。依据塑性与脆性变形建立了震积序列,将其分为I,II,III单元,其所示古地震强度为I< II< III。通过地质统计学的方法,对辽东湾震积岩时空分布规律及其所反映的古地震强度研究认为:古近纪时期郯庐断裂在辽东湾呈NNE向展布,其构造活动分为三个阶段:第一阶段为E₂s3,第二阶段为E₃s2~E₃s1,第三阶段为E₃d,其中第一、三阶段为强构造活动时期。E₂s3构造活动主要分布于辽西凸起北端,E₃s2与E₃s1主要分布于辽中凹陷A油田附近,E₃d则主要分布于辽中凹陷南端、北端和A油田,辽西凸起中部靠近A油田附近区域。结果表明:通过震积岩时空分布规律反演构造活动是可行的,该方法为今后进行盆地分析提供了新的思路。     

珠江口盆地白云凹陷恩平组物源转换及沉积充填演化

为了阐明白云凹陷古近系恩平组的物源供给方式及沉积充填演化规律,以古地貌-古生物分析、LA-ICPMS锆石U-Pb定年、地震属性分析及典型地震相识别为主要技术手段,对白云凹陷恩平组不同沉积时期的沉积环境、古地貌特征、锆石形态及年代组成、砂体发育特征等进行分析,认为恩平组沉积时期其物源供给方式及沉积充填特征发生了明显的变化.恩平组SQ1~SQ2时期陆相断陷湖盆特征明显,沉积时期沉积范围较小,以盆内短程物源（中生代火成岩基底母岩）供给为主:南部陡坡带主要发育近源快速堆积而成的扇三角洲;北部缓坡带发育充填结构典型的辫状河三角洲及上倾尖灭明显的滩坝砂体.恩平组SQ3时期主要为半封闭的海湾沉积环境,沉积范围较大,以盆外远程物源（华南褶皱带前寒武纪-古生代变质岩基底母岩）供给为主:南部陡坡带断裂活动减弱,发育规模较小的扇三角洲;北部缓坡带发育沿北西-南东方向展布的三期前积反射并不断向盆地中心进积的典型大型辫状河三角洲.      

Depositional processes,triggering mechanisms and sediment composition of carbonate gravity flow deposits: examples from the Late Cretaceous of the south-central Pyrenees,Spain

Cenomanian through Coniacian strata near the town of Sopeira in the south-central Pyrenees (northern Spain) are composed of a variety of autochthonous and allochthonous carbonate slope lithologies that are divided into six depositional sequences based on facies distribution patterns and stratal relationships. The sequences record three major phases of platform margin evolution: rifting, burial, and exhumation. During the first phase (sequences UK-1, UK-2, UK-3, UK-4, and lower UK-5), deposition occurred on the edge of a wrench basin, and a normal fault located beneath the platform margin strongly influenced slope evolution. Background hemipelagic sediments on the slope were commonly redeposited by submarine slumps and slides. More intense reworking resulted in matrix-supported, slope-derived megaconglomerates (debrites).During the Cenomanian and Turonian, seismically triggered debris flows originated at the platform margin, bypassed the upper slope, and were deposited on the lower slope as polymictic, clast-supported, matrix-rich megabreccias. The megabreccias form channelized and sheet-like bodies with erosional basal surfaces. Shallow carbonate environments backstepped during the Late Turonian and Coniacian, but displacement along the fault at this time resulted in the development of a steep submarine scarp and the exposure of Cenomanian and Lower Turonian strata to submarine erosion. Matrix-poor, margin-derived megabreccias form a thick talus pile at the base of the scarp. Some of the breccias were transported into the basin as debris falls, forming sheet-like beds.Marl eventually buried the Coniacian scarp in sequence UK-5, resulting in the second major phase of platform slope evolution. The slope profile at this time was relatively gentle, and redeposited material is less common. In the third phase (sequence UK-6), tectonically induced bankward erosion during the Santonian resulted in a high (greater than 800 m) erosional scarp with a regional east–west trend that was subsequently onlapped by siliciclastic turbidites. Rejuvenation of erosion in the same vicinity suggests that long-term tectonism controlled the position of the slope, rates of erosion, and sediment type on the slope.Sediment gravity flow processes are laterally and temporally related. Submarine slide and slump deposits commonly grade laterally downslope into slope-derived megaconglomerates. Debris flows that originated at the platform margin appear to have initiated slumps, slides, and other debris flows on the slope. Debris fall deposits are commonly capped by coarse, graded, lithoclastic packstones that may represent turbidites generated by the debris falls.Sediment fabric exerted a profound impact on depositional processes, distribution of facies, and morphology of the slope. Fine-grained, mud-rich, lower slope deposits were unstable at even moderate slope angles, and have been extensively redeposited. Redeposition of grain-rich, upper slope facies was triggered by syndepositional seismic activity and upslope migration of instability and erosion. In the presence of mud, the transport mechanisms are typically cohesive debris flows, which were able to carry material onto the lower slope and into the basin. When no mud was available, rock falls and debris falls were the dominant sediment gravity flows, and their deposits are restricted to a position on the hanging wall proximal to the fault.     

Depositional model for lacustrine nearshore subaqueous fans in a rift basin: The Eocene Shahejie Formation,Dongying Sag,Bohai Bay Basin,China

The origin of the fourth member of the Eocene Shahejie Formation in the northern steep slopes of the Minfeng Sub‐sag, Dongying Sag, China, was investigated by integrating core studies and flume tank depositional simulations. A non‐channelized depositional model is proposed in this paper for nearshore subaqueous fans in steep fault‐controlled slopes of lacustrine rift basins. The deposits of nearshore subaqueous fans along the base of steep border‐fault slopes of rift basins are typically composed of deep‐water coarse‐grained sediment gravity‐flow deposits directly sourced from adjacent footwalls. Sedimentation processes of nearshore subaqueous fans respond to tectonic activities of boundary faults and to seasonal rainfall. During tectonically active stages, subaqueous debris flows triggered by episodic movements of border‐faults dominate the sedimentation. During tectonically quiescent stages, hyperpycnal flows generated by seasonal rainfall‐generated floods, normal discharges of mountain‐derived rivers and deep‐lacustrine suspension sedimentation are commonly present. The results of a series of flume tank depositional simulations show that the sediments deposited by subaqueous debris flows are wedge‐shaped and non‐channelized, whereas the sediments deposited by hyperpycnal flows generated by sporadic floods from seasonal rainfall are characterized by non‐channelized, coarse‐grained lobate depositional bodies which switch laterally because of compensation sedimentation of hyperpycanal flows. The hyperpycnal‐flow‐deposited non‐channelized lobate depositional bodies can be divided into a main body and lateral edges. The main body can be further subdivided into a proximal part, middle part and frontal part. Normal mountain‐derived river‐discharge‐deposited sediments are characterized by thin‐bedded, fine‐grained sandstones and siltstones with a limited distribution range. Normal mountain‐derived river‐discharge‐deposited sediments and deep‐lacustrine mudstones are commonly eroded in the area close to boundary faults. A nearshore subaqueous fan can be divided into three segments: inner fan, middle fan and outer fan. The inner fan is composed of debrites and the proximal part of the main body. The middle fan consists of the middle part of the main body and lateral edges, normal mountain‐derived river‐discharge‐deposited fine‐grained sediments and deep‐lacustrine mudstones. The outer fan comprises the frontal part of the main body, lateral edges, and deep‐lacustrine mudstones. Based on the non‐channelized depositional model for nearshore subaqueous fans, criteria for stratigraphic subdivision and correlation are discussed and applied.     

陆相湖盆大型重力流发育的成因机制及其优质储层特征研究:以歧口凹陷沙河街组一段为例

陆相重力流沉积是现今油气勘探领域的研究热点.发育在歧口凹陷滨海斜坡古近系沙河街组一段的大型重力流沉积体（沉积范围达到1 700 km2）具有多物源供给、长距离搬运、多级断坡传输、沿路沉积的发育过程与沉积机理特征.以渤海湾盆地富烃凹陷-歧口凹陷的大型重力流为研究对象,在构造-高精度层序地层格架下,以"源-渠-汇"的整体过程为思路,（1）研究多物源的形成、持续供给及匹配关系;（2）分析古地貌（断控陡坡带+多级断阶坡折带）的演化,及其对沉积物搬运、堆积、发育过程的控制作用;（3）针对该重力流具有大规模、多期次的沉积特征,解剖其平面展布及空间分布、沉积模式、时空演化规律;（4）综合探讨陆相重力流沉积体的成因机制、控制因素.综上可知:（1）歧口凹陷大型陆相重力流沉积体发育受多个物源体系的影响与控制,湖盆中心的重力流沉积体与供给物源之间有明确的匹配关系.在古近系沙一段沉积时期,滨海斜坡沉积区主要受北部燕山物源区的大神堂物源、茶淀物源以及西部沧县隆起物源区的葛沽物源和小站物源4个物源共同供给,持续的物源供给使得在歧口凹陷的陆相湖盆中,发育了大规模的重力流沉积体.（2）沙一段同沉积期,歧口凹陷滨海斜坡周缘整个古地貌格局主要表现为断控陡坡带与多级断阶坡折带复合体,断控陡坡带主要发育于滨海斜坡北部,多级断阶带主要呈近东西向发育于斜坡西部.这些断坡带既是物源水下搬运通道又是沉积物堆积的可容纳空间分布区,再加上这些断坡带差异性的持续沉降,对砂分散体系和相带展布具有关键的控制作用.（3）歧口凹陷沙一段重力流沉积过程机制主要表现为重力滑塌沉积、砂质碎屑流、泥质碎屑流、浊流等多种成因,具有横向连片,纵向叠置的沉积样式.      

同沉积断裂构造对沉积相展布的控制——以黄河口凹陷沙三中亚段沉积相研究为例

研究表明,黄河口凹陷沙河街组三段中亚段发育的沉积相类型有辫状河三角洲相、扇三角洲相、湖底扇相和湖泊相。同沉积断裂特征对沉积具有控制作用,陡坡带活动盆缘断裂控制扇三角洲的分布,缓坡带活动盆缘断裂控制辫状河三角洲分布;二级断裂对湖底扇和深水沉积区有明显的控制作用,东部断阶带中部发育的F20东西向同沉积断裂,控制了物源的主要注入通道——沟谷,对东部物源的注入具有长期影响。     

A depositional model for deep‐lacustrine,partially confined,turbidite fans: Early Cretaceous,North Falkland Basin

This paper presents a model of facies distribution within a set of early Cretaceous, deep‐lacustrine, partially confined turbidite fans (Sea Lion Fan, Sea Lion North Fan and Otter Fan) in the North Falkland Basin, South Atlantic. As a whole, ancient deep‐lacustrine turbidite systems are under‐represented in the literature when compared with those documented in marine basins. Lacustrine turbidite systems can form extensive, good quality hydrocarbon reservoirs, making the understanding of such systems crucial to exploration within lacustrine basins. An integrated analysis of seismic cross‐sections, seismic amplitude extraction maps and 455 m of core has enabled the identification of a series of turbidite fans. The deposits of these fans have been separated into lobe axis, lobe fringe and lobe distal fringe settings. Seismic architectures, observed in the seismic amplitude extraction maps, are interpreted to represent geologically associated heterogeneities, including: feeder systems, terminal mouth lobes, flow deflection, sinuous lobe axis deposits, flow constriction and stranded lobe fringe areas. When found in combination, these architectures suggest ‘partial confinement’ of a system, something that appears to be a key feature in the lacustrine turbidite setting of the North Falkland Basin. Partial confinement of a system occurs when depositionally generated topography controls the flow‐pathway and deposition of subsequent turbidite fan deposits. The term ‘partial confinement’ provides an expression for categorising a system whose depositional boundaries are unconfined by the margins of the basin, yet exhibit evidence of internal confinement, primarily controlled by depositional topography. Understanding the controls that dictate partial confinement; and the resultant distribution of sand‐prone facies within deep‐lacustrine turbidite fans, is important, particularly considering their recent rise as hydrocarbon reservoirs in rift and failed‐rift settings.     

Numerical modelling of depositional sequences in half-graben rift basins

ABSTRACT A three‐dimensional numerical model of sediment transport and deposition in coarse‐grained deltas is used to investigate the controls on depositional sequence variability in marine half‐graben extensional basins subject to eustatic sea‐level change. Using rates of sea‐level change, sediment supply and fault slip reported from active rift basins, the evolution of deltas located in three contrasting structural settings is documented: (1) footwall‐sourced deltas in high‐subsidence locations near the centre of a fault segment; (2) deltas fed by large drainage catchments at fault tips; and (3) deltas sourced from drainage catchments on the hangingwall dip slope. Differences in the three‐dimensional form and internal stratigraphy of the deltas result from variations in tilting of the hangingwall and the impact of border fault slip rates on accommodation development. Because subsidence rates near the centre of fault segments are greater than all but the fastest eustatic falls, footwall‐sourced deltas lack sequence boundaries and are characterized by stacked highstand systems tracts. High subsidence and steep bathymetry adjacent to the fault result in limited progradation. In contrast, the lower subsidence rate settings of the fault‐tip and hangingwall dip‐slope deltas mean that they are subject to relative sea‐level fall and associated fluvial incision and forced regression. Low gradients and tectonic tilting of the hangingwall influence the geometry of these deltas, with fault‐tip deltas preferentially prograding axially along the fault, creating elongate delta lobes. In contrast, broad, sheet‐like delta lobes characterize the hangingwall dip‐slope deltas. The model results suggest that different systems tracts may be coeval over length scales of several kilometres and that key stratal surfaces defining and subdividing depositional sequences may only be of local extent. Furthermore, the results highlight pitfalls in sequence‐stratigraphic interpretation and problems in interpreting controlling processes from the preserved stratigraphic product.     

Wave-Enhanced Sediment-Gravity Flows in Bohai Bay Lacustrine Basin, Eastern China

Sequences of wave-enhanced sediment-gravity flows (WESGFs) have been widely recognized in the marine shelf environment. In this study, we show observations of WESGF deposits in lacustrine settings using well core and thin section data from the Paleogene in the Jiyang sub-basin, Bohai Bay basin, eastern China. The findings of this study include the following: 1) the sequence of WESGFs in the lacustrine basin is similar to that of marine; it consists of three units, MF1 unit: siltstone with basal erosion surface, MF2 unit: silt-streaked claystone, and MF3 unit: silty-mudstone; and 2) prodelta sand sheets are found in the lacustrine WESGF sequence and are classified as the MFd unit: clay-streaked siltstone. However, because the system size and variability in hydrodynamic conditions are different between the lacustrine and marine basins, lacustrine WESGFs do appear to have three distinguishable features: 1) the sediment grain size and sand content are slightly higher than those of the marine WESGFs; 2) lacustrine WESGFs may contain prodelta sediments or sedimentary sequences of other types of gravity flows, such as hyperpycnal flows; and 3) the scale of the sedimentary structures for lacustrine WESGFs is smaller. The WESGFs found in the continental lacustrine basin provide a new model for sediment dispersal processes in lake environments and may be helpful to explain and predict the distribution of sandy reservoirs for oil and gas exploration.