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Cyclic Sedimentation

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Contents

Abstract

Introduction

Purpose and Scope of Investigation

Area of Investigation

Previous Studies

General Geology in the Vicinity of the Study Area

Structure

Regional Stratigraphy

Stratigraphy

Core and Sample Examination

Log Correlation and Formation Evaluation

Lithofacies

Lower Carbonate Unit

Lower Shale Unit

Upper Carbonate Unit

Upper Shale Unit

Epeiric Shelf Sedimentation

Epeiric Sedimentation of the Lansing-Kansas City Groups

Lansing-Kansas City Cycle of Sedimentation Interpretation

Exploration Techniques

Qualitative Well-Log Analysis as an Aid to Exploration

Quantitative Well-Log Analysis as an Aid to Exploration

Thickness

Porosity

Formation Fluid Saturations

Mapping Facies from Well Logs and Samples-Examples from Rawlins County

J -Zone Cycle

H -Zone Cycle

G-Zone Cycle

D-Zone Cycle

Summary

Conclusions

Acknowledgments

References

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Kansas Geological Survey, Cyclic Sedimentation
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