Review of Sequence Stratigraphy: Diversification of Models
WU He-yuan · Dizhi ke-ji qingbao · 2011
A special period,from 1977 to 1988,can be honored as the Exxon times,which is marked by both the appearance of useful concept and working method of sequence stratigraphy and their further maturity.Thus,the R-T model represents the first change of the post-Exxon times of sequence stratigraphy,which defines the maximum flooding surface as sequence boundary.Subsequently,the recognition of the inconsistence of sequence stratigraphic concept system of the Exxon School represents the post-Exxon times characterized by the diversification of models.Almost simultaneously various models were proposed,such as the T-R model,the drowning unconformity sequence and so on,which mean a new age of 'contention of a hundred of thought'.Interpreting the origin of various sequence stratigraphic models and tracing their pertinence and existing problems contribute to the further understanding of sequence stratigraphy 'division and correlation of sedimentary rocks in stratigraphic architecture',which provides an important approach for analyzing the complex stratigraphic records.