Oligocene sequence stratigraphy and basin development in the Danish North Sea sector based on log interpretations |
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Authors: | Mette Danielsen Olaf Michelsen Ole Rn Clausen |
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Institution: | Mette Danielsen, Olaf Michelsen,Ole Rønø Clausen |
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Abstract: | Five sequences are defined in the Oligocene succession of the Danish North Sea sector. Two of the sequences, 4.1a and 4.3, have been identified onshore Denmark.Two types of prograding lowstand deposits are recognized. Sand-dominated deposits occur proximally, comprising sharp-based forced regressive deposits covered with prograding low-stand deposits. Clay-dominated prograding lowstand deposits occur distally in the sequences. The highstand deposits are proximally represented by thick prograding sandy deposits and distally by thin and condensed intervals.The main sediment input direction was from the north and the northeast. A succession oif lithofacies, from shallow marine facies dominated by sand to outer shelf facies dominated by clay, is mapped in each of the sequences. An overall southward progradation of the shoreline took place during the Oligocene, interrupted only by minor shoreline retreats. |
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Keywords: | Oligocene sequences stratigraphy and lithofacies basin development North Sea |
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