Strike variability of clastic depositional systems: Does it matter for sequence-stratigraphic analysis?

Research Article| May 01, 1995 Strike variability of clastic depositional systems: Does it matter for sequence-stratigraphic analysis? Ole J. Martinsen; Ole J. Martinsen 1Norsk Hydro Research Centre, N-5020 Bergen, Norway Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar William Helland-Hansen William Helland-Hansen 1Norsk Hydro Research Centre, N-5020 Bergen, Norway Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Author and Article Information Ole J. Martinsen 1Norsk Hydro Research Centre, N-5020 Bergen, Norway William Helland-Hansen 1Norsk Hydro Research Centre, N-5020 Bergen, Norway Publisher: Geological Society of America First Online: 02 Jun 2017 Online ISSN: 1943-2682 Print ISSN: 0091-7613 Geological Society of America Geology (1995) 23 (5): 439–442. https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1995)023<0439:SVOCDS>2.3.CO;2 Article history First Online: 02 Jun 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Permissions Search Site Citation Ole J. Martinsen, William Helland-Hansen; Strike variability of clastic depositional systems: Does it matter for sequence-stratigraphic analysis?. Geology 1995;; 23 (5): 439–442. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1995)023<0439:SVOCDS>2.3.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 SocietyGeology Search Advanced Search Abstract Current sequence-stratigraphic models are two-dimensional in nature and predict variability in depositional-dip sections. Strike and dip variability of sediment supply to clastic depositional systems causes significant changes to sequence architecture so that contrasting yet coeval stacking patterns result. These changes ultimately affect prediction potential based on fixed systems tract stacking patterns and relation to relative sea-level curves. Identification of key surfaces in sequences rather than stacking patterns is the most reliable indicator of relative sea-level history. 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.