Application of sequence and genetic stratigraphic concepts to Carboniferous coal-bearing strata: an example from the Black Warrior basin,USA |
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Authors: | Robert A Gastaldo Timothy M Demko Yuejin Liu |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Geology, Auburn University, AL 36849, USA;(2) Department of Geosciences, University of Arizona, 85721 Tucson, AZ, USA;(3) Department of Geological Sciences, University of Kentucky, 40506 Lexington, KY, USA |
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Abstract: | Carboniferous strata provide an excellent example on which to test the application of genetic stratigraphic and sequence stratigraphic concepts. Both approaches are employed in the evaluation of the coal-bearing strata of the Black Warrior basin, south-eastern USA. Bounding hiatal surfaces have been recognized in the succession of rock that includes the Mary Lee coal zone. Within the framework of genetic stratigraphy, one genetic sequence has been identified comprised of offlap (progradational and aggradational facies) and onlap (aggradational and transgressive facies) components. Seven parasequence sets have been delimited according to the concepts of sequence stratigraphy. These have been ascribed to transgressive, highstand and shelf margin systems tracts. The identification of components of these contrasting frameworks provide the basis for evaluating other Carboniferous strata.
Correspondence to: R. A. Gastaldo |
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Keywords: | Sequence stratigraphy Coal-bearing strata Black Warrior basin USA |
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