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 Principles of Sequence Stratigraphy
Octavian Catuneanu, Professor, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

ISBN: 9780444533531 An up-to-date and comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of sequence
EDITION: 2 stratigraphy
PREVIOUS ISBN: 9780444515681
PUB DATE: June 2022 KEY FEATURES
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FORMAT: Hardback  Updates the award-winning first edition in all aspects of sequence
TRIM: 8.5w x 10.875h stratigraphy, from the underlying theory to the practical applications
 Presents the standard approach to sequence stratigraphic methodology,
PAGES: c. 454
nomenclature, and classification; the role of modeling in sequence
AUDIENCE: Instructors and stratigraphy, and the difference between modeling and methodology
researchers in academia and industry,  Discusses the roles of scale and stratigraphic resolution in sequence
as well as undergraduate and stratigraphy, and the workflow that affords a consistent application of the
graduate students with interest in method irrespective of the types of data available
basin analysis, stratigraphy,  Describes the three-dimensional nature of the stratigraphic architecture,
and the variability of stratigraphic sequences with the tectonic setting,
sedimentology, and applications
depositional setting, and the climatic regime
related to the exploration and
 Illustrates all concepts with high-quality, full-color diagrams, outcrop
production of sediment-hosted natural photographs, and subsurface well data and seismic images
resources
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Principles of Sequence Stratigraphy, Second Edition presents principles to practical

workflow that guide applications 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, while also defining 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. The text is richly illustrated with hundreds of full-color diagrams and
examples of outcrop, borehole and seismic data.

The book's balanced approach helps students and professionals acquire a sound
understanding of the concepts and methodology. It 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.

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 Table of Contents

1. Introduction
1.1. Overview of sequence stratigraphy
1.2. Development of sequence stratigraphy

2. Data in Sequence Stratigraphy

2.1. Geological data
2.2. Well-log data
2.3. Seismic data

3. Controls on Sequence Development

3.1. Allogenic processes
3.2. Autogenic processes
3.3. Accommodation vs. sedimentation
3.4. Concept of ‘base level’
3.5. Allogenic vs. autogenic controls

4. Stratal Stacking Patterns

4.1. Stratal terminations
4.2. Stacking patterns in downstream-controlled settings
4.3. Stacking patterns in upstream-controlled settings

5. Stratal Units
5.1. Depositional systems
5.2. Systems tracts
5.3. Stratigraphic sequences
5.4. Parasequences

6. Stratigraphic Surfaces
6.1. Surfaces of sequence stratigraphy
6.2. Within-trend facies contacts

7. Sequence Stratigraphic Framework

7.1. Scale in sequence stratigraphy
7.2. Hierarchy in sequence stratigraphy
7.3. Time in sequence stratigraphy

8. Variability of Stratigraphic Sequences

8.1. Variability with the tectonic setting
8.2. Variability with the depositional setting
8.3. Variability with the climatic regime

9. Discussion
9.1. Architecture of the stratigraphic record
9.2. Sequence stratigraphy and geological time
9.3. Methodology and nomenclature
9.4. Workflow of sequence stratigraphy

10. Conclusions
10.1. Stratigraphic framework
10.2. Standard approach to sequence stratigraphy
10.3. Summary of key points

References
Author Index
Subject Index
Glossary of Terms

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