Correlating Palynofacies Assemblages with Sequence Stratigraphy in Upper Cretaceous (Campanian) Sedimentary Rocks of the Book Cliffs, East-Central Utah
Abstract
Some of the most important factors that govern the preservation of depositional sequences in passive margins are the rate of sediment supply, the type of sediment, subsidence history, sea-level changes, and climate. Because detrital organic matter behave like sedimentary particles, their distribution in sediments can be used to infer palynofacies, and consequently depositional conditions. This study correlates palynofacies assemblages with sequence stratigraphic interpretations of Upper Cretaceous (Campanian) sedimentary rocks in the Book Cliffs, east-central Utah, namely the Kenilworth, Grassy, and Desert Members of the Blackhawk Formation, Mancos Shale, Castlegate Sandstone, and Buck Tongue of the Mancos Shale.
Recommended Citation
F. Oboh-Ikuenobe, "Correlating Palynofacies Assemblages with Sequence Stratigraphy in Upper Cretaceous (Campanian) Sedimentary Rocks of the Book Cliffs, East-Central Utah," Geological Society of America Bulletin, vol. 108, no. 10, pp. 1275 - 1294, Geological Society of America, Oct 1996.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1130/0016-7606(1996)108<1275:CPAWSS>2.3.CO;2
Department(s)
Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Campanian; Cretaceous; depositional sequence; organic matter; palynofacies; sequence stratigraphy; USA, Utah, Book Cliffs
Geographic Coverage
East-Central Utah
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0016-7606
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1996 Geological Society of America, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Oct 1996
