Advances in Seismic Sedimentology and Geomorphology

Dear Colleagues,

Seismic sedimentology is the use of seismic data in the study of sedimentary rocks and the processes via which they were formed. While seismic geomorphology aims to interpret large-scale depositional elements, seismic sedimentology is focused on mapping local and thinner (meter-scale) seismic litho-geomorphologic facies; this is performed via the joint investigation of seismic lithology and seismic geomorphology. During such sudy, seismic lithology and seismic geomorphology are complementary, making the more complete use of seismic information; this enhances their power in determining the sedimentary environment and reservoir quality. The techniques employed in seismic sedimentology include 90° phase shaping, seismic lithologic inversion and attribute analysis, geologic time slice-based seismic geomorphological analysis, and more recently, machine learning, among others. Nevertheless, challenges remain. The associated concepts and methods must be enhanced, and more case studies from various reservoir types are required.

This Special Issue aims to provide an overview of the latest research, methodologies, and case studies on seismic sedimentology and geomorphology. We welcome the submission of high-quality, original research papers that address the following topics:

• New or improved methods of seismic lithology
• New or improved methods of seismic geomorphology
• Mapping of thin depositional elements and reservoir compartments
• Case studies in non-marine facies and deep-water systems
• Mapping of mixed clastic–carbonate sequences

Dr. Hongliu Zeng
Dr. Dallas B Dunlap
Prof. Dr. Xiaomin Zhu
Guest Editors

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• seismic
• sedimentology
• geomorphology
• lithology
• thin beds
• reservoirs
• depositional elements
• depositional systems