Coal depositional models for deltaic and alluvial plain sequences

Research Article| July 01, 1987 Coal depositional models for deltaic and alluvial plain sequences Christopher R. Fielding Christopher R. Fielding 1Department of Geology and Mineralogy, University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Queensland 4067, Australia Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Geology (1987) 15 (7): 661–664. https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1987)15<661:CDMFDA>2.0.CO;2 Article history first online: 02 Jun 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation Christopher R. Fielding; Coal depositional models for deltaic and alluvial plain sequences. Geology 1987;; 15 (7): 661–664. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1987)15<661:CDMFDA>2.0.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 SocietyGeology Search Advanced Search Abstract Coal depositional models attempt to predict the distribution and geometry of coal beds within given sequences or provinces. To date, models proposed for coals of alluvial and deltaic origin have emphasized depositional environment as the controlling variable. In this article, I propose that subsidence regime and, to a lesser extent, sediment supply are the dominant controls upon coal distribution rather than environment of accumulation. For this reason, most existing coal depositional models are likely to have limited predictive capability. 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.