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Sequence Stratigraphy

Tue, 02/06/2007 - 11:54 — Jon
  • Location: Guadalupe Mnts, New Mexico/Texas, USA
  • Date Taken (dd-mm-yy): 24-03-2004

The San Andres formation New Mexico/Texas. This is a classic example of sequence stratigraphy usually only seen in seismic sections. In this photo you can see toplap (left of centre), downlap (lower right) and truncation (centre).

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