Sequence Stratigraphic Interpretation in the Wheeler Transformed (Flattened) Seismic Domain

Ligtenberg, Herald; Bruin, G. de; Hemstra, Nanne; Geel, C.R.

doi:10.3997/2214-4609.201402337

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“…The strata-horizon flattening method, which represents time stratigraphy, was first introduced by Wheeler (1958) to restore the original sedimentary succession prior to structural deformation based on the law of horizontality (Ligtenberg et al, 2006;Qayyum et al, 2017Qayyum et al, , 2018. This method is widely used in deformed and faulted areas (Luo & Hale, 2013).…”

Section: Flattening Seismic Surfacesmentioning

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Architecture and evolution of shelf‐margin clinoforms developed in a back‐arc tectonic setting: Insights from quantitative analysis on the south‐west shelf margin of the Ulleung Basin

Song,

Lee,

Lee

2024

Basin Research

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Geophysical and geological research in the Ulleung Basin has been ongoing since the 1970s, involving continuous seismic acquisition and multiple well‐drilling projects. This study utilized an integrated quantitative approach with conventional seismic interpretation based on recent trends to understand the history of the shelf‐margin development and individual controls that may have influenced each period in the Ulleung Basin. Quantitative analysis was conducted by measuring the progradation (Pse), aggradation (Ase) and sediment influx (Fc) of individual shelf margins in seven dip‐oriented seismic profiles, and calculating the shelf‐edge gradient (αse) and the P/A ratio. Based on these data and the ratio of accommodation to sediment supply (A/S ratio), which was interpreted from the stratal stacking pattern, five shelf‐edge trajectory types were defined and assigned to each shelf margin. By considering individual controls (eustatic fluctuations, sediment supply and tectonic events), we defined the three evolution intervals of the Ulleung Basin during the Middle Miocene to Late Miocene (15 to 6.5 Ma): (1) the upper Middle Miocene (15 to 11.63 Ma) characterized by a moderate sediment supply and high aggradation margin induced by rapid subsidence, (2) the lower Upper Miocene (10.8 to 10 Ma) as a high sediment supply and low aggradation margin associated with reworked sediments from the uplifted Dolgorae Thrust and (3) the uppermost Miocene (9.2 to 6.5 Ma) characterized by a low sediment supply and low aggradation margin experiencing sediment starvation. A comparison with worldwide continental margins indicated that the Ulleung Basin formed under a relatively low rate of progradation (low sediment supply; 4.79 km/Myr) and a high rate of aggradation (high shelf accommodation; 361.04 m/Myr) condition. The SW margin of the Ulleung Basin provides a unique example of understanding stratigraphic architecture variations under changing stress regimes of back‐arc setting (extensional to compressional) and understanding of individual controls that influence margin development.

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Section: Flattening Seismic Surfacesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Architecture and evolution of shelf‐margin clinoforms developed in a back‐arc tectonic setting: Insights from quantitative analysis on the south‐west shelf margin of the Ulleung Basin

Song,

Lee,

Lee

2024

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“…With the set of the chronostratigraphic horizons, it is possible to construct a Wheeler diagram. The transformation to the Wheeler domain requires flattening of the chronostratigraphic horizons and assigning them to a relative geological time scale [54,56]. A Wheeler diagram is calculated to identify and visualize a lateral range of sedimentary episodes, hiatuses (erosive events or periods without deposition), and deposition directions [56,57].…”

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Seismostratigraphic Interpretation of Upper Cretaceous Reservoir from the Carpathian Foreland, Southern Poland

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The Upper Cretaceous complex in the central part of the Carpathian Foreland (southern Poland) is relatively poorly recognized and described. Its formations can be classified as unconventional reservoir due to poor reservoir properties as well as a low recovery factor. The main aim of the article is to expand knowledge with conclusions resulting from the analysis of the latest seismic data with the application of seismic sequence stratigraphy. Moreover, the seismic attributes analysis was utilized. The depositional architecture recognition based on both chronostratigraphic horizons and Wheeler diagram interpretations was of paramount importance. A further result was the possibility of using the chronostratigraphic image for tectonostratigraphic interpretation. Two distinguished tectonostratigraphic units corresponding to megasequences were recognized. A tectonic setting of the analyzed interval is associated with global processes noticed by other authors in other parts of the central European Late Cretaceous basin, but also locally accompanied by evidence of small-scale tectonics. This study fills the gap on the issue of paleogeography in the Late Cretaceous sedimentary basin of the Carpathian Foreland. It presents the first results of detailed reconstruction of the basin paleogeography and an attempt to determine the impact of both eustatic and tectonic factors on sedimentation processes.

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“…The semi-automated approach of creating Wheeler equivalent diagrams started during the beginning of 1990s (Nordlund & Griffiths, 1992, 1993Zeng et al, 1998a). This work continued with the introduction of sophisticated data-driven approaches to fully map the seismic data (Nordlund & Griffiths, 1992;Lomask, 2003;Keskes et al, 2004;Stark, 2005;Ligtenberg et al, 2006;Lomask & Guitton, 2007;Lacaze et al, 2011). Stark et al (2013) present an overview of the development of algorithms and ideas to fully map the seismic data.…”

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Historical developments inWheeler diagrams and future directions

Qayyum¹,

Catuneanu

Groot³

2014

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The Wheeler diagram is a type of chronostratigraphic chart and is one of the fundamental instruments available in the geologists' toolkit that is used to understand spatiotemporal relationships of strata. Over the last four decades, these diagrams have continued to improve due to advances in seismic technology. This article examines the historical developments behind Wheeler diagrams, not only stressing their merits, but also their pitfalls and the role that sequence stratigraphic principles have played in interpreting these diagrams. It is emphasized that the diagrams are only complete if one utilizes the thicknesses of a sequence stratigraphic unit (sequence, systems tracts) – a missing dimension that turns a 3D Wheeler diagram into 4D. The article also argues that the latter 4D diagrams represent the future for Wheeler diagrams.

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Sequence Stratigraphic Interpretation in the Wheeler Transformed (Flattened) Seismic Domain

Cited by 17 publications

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Architecture and evolution of shelf‐margin clinoforms developed in a back‐arc tectonic setting: Insights from quantitative analysis on the south‐west shelf margin of the Ulleung Basin

Architecture and evolution of shelf‐margin clinoforms developed in a back‐arc tectonic setting: Insights from quantitative analysis on the south‐west shelf margin of the Ulleung Basin

Seismostratigraphic Interpretation of Upper Cretaceous Reservoir from the Carpathian Foreland, Southern Poland

Historical developments inWheeler diagrams and future directions

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