Principles of Sequence Stratigraphy (Elsevier Science & Technology)

Principles of Sequence Stratigraphy, Second Edition provides an in-depth treatise of sequence stratigraphy, from the theoretical principles to the practical workflow that guides its application in a consistent manner that is independent of model, geological setting, and the types and resolution of the data available. The book explains the points of agreement and difference between the various approaches to sequence stratigraphy, and defines the common ground that affords the standard application of the method. This enables the practitioner to avoid nomenclatural and methodological confusions, and apply sequence stratigraphy effectively and objectively. The book's balanced approach helps students and professionals to acquire a sound understanding of the concepts and methodology, as well as a common terminology that facilitates communication across the stratigraphic community. The process-based approach to sequence stratigraphy eliminates dogmatic precepts and enables a model-independent application of the method that honors the natural variability of the stratigraphic record. The text is richly illustrated with hundreds of full-color diagrams and examples of outcrop, borehole, and seismic data. Principles of Sequence Stratigraphy will appeal to geologists, geophysicists and engineers with interest in basin analysis, stratigraphy, and sedimentology, as well as in all economic applications that concern the exploration and production of natural resources including water, hydrocarbons, coal, and sediment-hosted mineral deposits. Offers theoretical guidelines of how the facies and time relationships are expected to be under specific circumstances such as subsidence patterns, sediment supply, topographic gradients, etc. The new edition updates the award-winning first edition in all aspects of sequence stratigraphy, from the underlying theory to the practical applications Key new topics include the standard approach to sequence stratigraphic methodology, nomenclature, and classification; the role of modeling in sequence stratigraphy, and the difference between modeling and methodology; the issue of scale and stratigraphic resolution; and more All concepts are illustrated with numerous high-quality and full-color diagrams, photographs and illustrations, virtually on every aid in comprehension of the subject