Depositional geometries and sequence stratigraphic interpretation and subdivision in the eastern Book Cliffs, Colorado, USA; Mount Garfield to Palisade Rim
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Project description
The Cretaceous Book Cliffs succession is 250 km long outcrop section, extending from the Price area in the West (Utah) to Grand Junction (Colorado) in the East. A lot of studies and publications exist from these world class outcrops, but the least studied/published area is the easternmost section of the cliffs in Colorado. There are remaining uncertainties in terms of correlation, distribution of facies/depositional environments and sequence stratigraphic interpretation. The outcrops are world class without gaps and is thus well-suited to solving these uncertainties. The aim of the study is to Improve the understanding of sequence stratigraphic evolution, correlation and facies distribution in the eastern Book Cliffs.
The work will include logging of the sedimentary succession at key localities and define facies/facies associations/depositional environments, correlation between these (different options exist and can be combined; walk out key surfaces, trace with google, trace with photo panoramas, shorter visits to localities between the logged section etc), definition of a sequence stratigraphic framework with key surfaces and system tracts from logs and field observations.
Proposed course plan during the master's degree (60 ECTS):
GEOV352 (5), GEOV362 (5), GEOV360 (10) GEOV261 (10), GEOV252 (10), , GEOV251 (10), GEOV361 (10)
Felt- lab- og analysearbeid
Fieldwork in Utah. Fieldwork funded by Equinor.
Prerequisites
Drivers licence for driving during field work in Utah. Field work can be physically demanding and general good physical condition is needed.
