An analysis of the variation in delta architecture |
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| Authors: | George Postma |
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| Institution: | Sedimentology Group, Institute for Earth Sciences Utrecht, Postbus 80.021, 3508 TA Utrecht, The Netherlands |
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| Abstract: | The architecture and sedimentary facies of a delta during its steady-state development varies with the type of distributary system, the basin water depth, and the different ways of sediment diffusion at the delta front. Analysis of these variables has resulted in twelve prototype deltas, which are postulated as sedimentological norms to facilitate comparisons of both modern and ancient delta systems. |
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