Stratigraphic solution sets for determining the roles of sediment supply, subsidence, and sea level on transgressions and regressions

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Research Article| August 01, 1993 Stratigraphic solution sets for determining the roles of sediment supply, subsidence, and sea level on transgressions and regressions Paul L. Heller; Paul L. Heller 1Department of Geology & Geophysics, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming 82071 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Beverly A. Burns; Beverly A. Burns 1Department of Geology & Geophysics, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming 82071 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Mariano Marzo Mariano Marzo 2Faculty of Geology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Geology (1993) 21 (8): 747–750. https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1993)021<0747:SSSFDT>2.3.CO;2 Article history first online: 02 Jun 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share MailTo Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation Paul L. Heller, Beverly A. Burns, Mariano Marzo; Stratigraphic solution sets for determining the roles of sediment supply, subsidence, and sea level on transgressions and regressions. Geology 1993;; 21 (8): 747–750. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1993)021<0747:SSSFDT>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 Although identifying unequivocally the cause of transgressions and regressions from the rock record can be difficult, we can place limits on the possible combinations of sediment supply, subsidence, and sea level that could generate an observed Stratigraphic sequence. Using simple geometric models that estimate maximum rates of change in the three controlling variables, and combining these with other limits derived from field observations, we can plot a solution set to define the most likely range of variations in these three primary controls on shoreline migration. This approach shows the amount each controlling factor must change alone, or in concert, to account for the stratigraphy. These quantitative values can be used to decide what is geologically reasonable and what is not. Although a unique solution may not be available, we can calculate the required parameters for the observed shoreline migrations, which provide a basis for informed interpretations. 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.