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Analysis of sedimentary facies and petrofacies of lower Morrowan-upper Chesterian sandstones, Anadarko Basin, Oklahoma

Proceedings of a symposium held April 5-6, 1988, at Norman, Oklahoma; cosponsored by the Oklahoma Geological Survey and the U.S. Geological Survey
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Abstract

Three major lithofacies have been identified within the Morrow (Pennsylvanian) and Springer (Pennsylvanian-Mississippian) units, in core from 30 drill holes ranging from the Oklahoma Panhandle to the southwestern portion of the Anadarko basin. The study included inspection of ~6,500 ft of core, examination of ~100 thin sections, and a scanning-electron-microscope study of butts of the material used for thin-section preparation. The lithofacies identified are (1) fluvial-influenced coastal, which includes the deltaic facies described by Swanson (1979), (2) tidal-influenced nearshore, and (3) mixed, which shows mixed tidal and nontidal marine influence. Our interpretation is supported by the investigations of Moore (1979), Haiduk (1987), and Swanson (1979). The fluvial-influenced coastal facies is restricted to the northwestern (Panhandle) portion of the Anadarko basin.

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Keighin, C.W., Flores, R.M., 1989, Analysis of sedimentary facies and petrofacies of lower Morrowan-upper Chesterian sandstones, Anadarko Basin, Oklahoma, chap. of Anadarko Basin symposium, 1988 (Circular 90), p. 236-238.

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Publication type Book chapter
Publication Subtype Book Chapter
Title Analysis of sedimentary facies and petrofacies of lower Morrowan-upper Chesterian sandstones, Anadarko Basin, Oklahoma
Series number 90
Year Published 1989
Language English
Publisher Oklahoma Geological Survey
Publisher location Norman, OK
Description 3 p.
Larger Work Type Report
Larger Work Subtype Other Government Series
Larger Work Title Anadarko Basin symposium, 1988 (Circular 90)
First page 236
Last page 238
Country United States
State Oklahoma
Other Geospatial Anadarko Basin
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