Introduction
Previous stratigraphic concepts and terminology
- The sequence as a tool for stratigraphic analysis
- Sequence stratigraphy and the hierarchy of stratal units
- Lamina, laminaset, bed, bedset
Parasequence
- Scope of observations
- Definitions
- Characteristics
Parasequence boundary:
- Vertical facies relationships in parasequences
- Lateral facies relationships in parasequences
- Interpretation of depositional mechanisms
Parasequence set
Parasequence set boundary
- Types of parasequence sets
- Vertical facies relationships in parasequence sets
- Lateral facies relationships in parasequence sets
Correlation concepts
- Sequence
- Definitions
- Stratal patterns in type-l sequences
- Shelf-break margin
- Stratal patterns in type-2 sequences
- Sequence boundary characteristics
- Sequences in outcrop and subsurface
- Interpretation of depositional mechanisms and sequence frequency
Exploration application and play types
Conclusion, References