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Constructing a facies model:
2. Interpret facies using knowledge
of sedimentary processes and
modern environments
Facies and Facies Models
What is a facies?
A sedimentary unit with consistent characteristics (lithology, grain size,
texture, structures, etc.) that formed under specific depositional
conditions.
What are facies models?
An idealized vertical succession of facies that would be expected from the
migration of depositional environments within a particular setting (e.g.,
sandy braided river model, wave-dominated delta model).
Constructing a facies model:
1. Identify important surfaces
(especially erosional)
Walther’s Law
Rationale for interpreting vertical facies succession is based on Walther’s Law
Vertical succession of facies represents migration of laterally adjacent
depositional environments, unless there is evidence of erosion (unconformity)
Constructing a facies model:
3. Determine characteristic vertical
succession of facies

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Constructing a facies model.pptx

  • 1. Constructing a facies model: 2. Interpret facies using knowledge of sedimentary processes and modern environments
  • 3. What is a facies? A sedimentary unit with consistent characteristics (lithology, grain size, texture, structures, etc.) that formed under specific depositional conditions. What are facies models? An idealized vertical succession of facies that would be expected from the migration of depositional environments within a particular setting (e.g., sandy braided river model, wave-dominated delta model).
  • 4. Constructing a facies model: 1. Identify important surfaces (especially erosional)
  • 5. Walther’s Law Rationale for interpreting vertical facies succession is based on Walther’s Law Vertical succession of facies represents migration of laterally adjacent depositional environments, unless there is evidence of erosion (unconformity)
  • 6. Constructing a facies model: 3. Determine characteristic vertical succession of facies