Grain size-, facies- and sequence analysis of West Belgian Eocene continental shelf deposits
Jacobs, P.; Sevens, E.; De Batist, M.; Henriet, J.-P. (1990). Grain size-, facies- and sequence analysis of West Belgian Eocene continental shelf deposits. Zbl. Geol. Paläont. Teil I. 8: 931-955
In: Zentralblatt für Geologie und Paläontologie. Teil I. E. Schweizerbart'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung: Stuttgart. ISSN 0350-5109, more
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Geological time > Phanerozoic > Geological time > Cenozoic > Paleogene > Palaeogene > Eocene
Topographic features > Submarine features > Continental shelves
Belgium, West [Marine Regions]
Marine/Coastal |
| Authors | | Top |
- Jacobs, P., more
- Sevens, E.
- De Batist, M., more
- Henriet, J.-P., more
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| Abstract |
Grain size trends and sedimentary structures of Eocene continental shelf deposits from offshore and onshore drillings in West Belgium were combined for reconstruction of depositional environments.The VAIL-model for siliciclastic sedimentation on shelf margins allows systems tracts identification on basis of grain size signals. The (put into revision) Eocene lithostratigraphy could therefore be transferred into sequence stratigraphy.Sediment genetic interpretation of sedimentary structures and grain size trends, together with sediment supply indications, suggests a Pre-Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta high on the shelf as depositional system. |
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