Autocyclic Sequences ( the Autogenetic Sequences of Dott, 1998)
Tempestite

 

 

Einsele et al (1991) notes that autocyclic sequences are primarily controlled by processes that occur in an evolving sedimentary prism. Beds of these sequences have limited continuity. Examples include non-periodic K-bentonite beds, seismically deformed horizons (seismites), tempestite, or turbidite beds, migration and superposition of channel and lobe systems in fluvial settings, deltaic systems and deep-sea fans.

References
Dott R.H. 1988,
An episodic view of shallow marine clastic sedimentation. In de Boer P. L. van Gelder A., Nio S.D. eds Tide influenced sedimentary environments and facies. Reidel , Dordecht, pp3-12.
Einsele G., Ricken W., and Seilacher A., (editors), 1991, "Cycles and events in stratigraphy", Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Heidelberg, New York 1991. 955p.

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