Glaciodynamic sequence stratigraphy

• DOI: 10.1144/sp368.2
• Publication Date: 2012-04-11T03:55:50Z
• Authors: Stig A. Schack Pe...
• Keywords: Sequence Stratigraphy; Sequence (biology)

Abstract The glaciofluvial deposits are by volume and permeability the most important unit in terrestrial glacial successions, they obvious target for groundwater as well hydrocarbon reservoir exploration. dominant units related to proglacial setting foreland of an advancing ice margin, which results a coarsening-upwards sequence with fine-grained beds at base gravel top. In complete till caps unit, its glacitectonite is formed shearing development deformational layer below ice. laid down during same advance represent glaciodynamic sequence. An feature added this glaciotectonic deformation. architectural elements comprise thrust faulting, folding hanging-wall anticlines, thrust-sheet duplexes, hydrodynamic breccias mud diapirs, structural style define complex. corresponds event one major advance. processes representing deposition deformation, creating glaciogenic sedimentary succession set structures. These constitute be recognized defining