Tectonics of sedimentary basins

Research Article| November 01, 1988 Tectonics of sedimentary basins RAYMOND V. INGERSOLL RAYMOND V. INGERSOLL 1Department of Earth and Space Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90024-1567 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Author and Article Information RAYMOND V. INGERSOLL 1Department of Earth and Space Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90024-1567 Publisher: Geological Society of America First Online: 01 Jun 2017 Online ISSN: 1943-2674 Print ISSN: 0016-7606 Geological Society of America GSA Bulletin (1988) 100 (11): 1704–1719. https://doi.org/10.1130/0016-7606(1988)1002.3.CO;2 Article history First Online: 01 Jun 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Permissions Search Site Citation RAYMOND V. INGERSOLL; Tectonics of sedimentary basins. GSA Bulletin 1988;; 100 (11): 1704–1719. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/0016-7606(1988)1002.3.CO;2 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyGSA Bulletin Search Advanced Search Abstract Simultaneous breakthroughs in our understanding of plate-tectonic processes, depositional systems, subsidence mechanisms, chronostratigraphy, and basin-exploration methods have resulted in rapidly improving actualistic models for sedimentary basins. Basin analysis has become a true science with the development of quantitatively testable models based on modern basins of known plate-tectonic setting. Major subdivisions of basin settings include divergent, convergent, transform, and hybrid; 23 basin categories occur within these settings. Basins are classified according to primary plate-tectonic controls on basin evolution: (1) type of sub-stratum, (2) proximity to plate boundary, and (3) type of nearest plate boundary(s). Sedimentary basins subside primarily owing to (1) attenuation of crust as a result of stretching and erosion, (2) contraction of lithosphere during cooling, and (3) depression of lithosphere by sedimentary and tectonic loads. The first two processes dominate in most divergent settings, whereas the third process dominates in most convergent settings. Intraplate, transform, and hybrid settings experience complex combinations of processes. Several basin types have low preservation potential, as predicted by their susceptibilities to erosion and uplift during orogeny and as confirmed by their scarcity in the very ancient record.Key references concerning actualistic plate-tectonic models for each type of basin form the basis for reviewing the present state of the science. The key references come from many sources, with diverse authorship, including several publications of the Geological Society of America. The further development and refinement of actualistic basin models will lead to improved testable paleotectonic reconstructions. This content is PDF only. Please click on the PDF icon to access. First Page Preview Close Modal You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.