Third-order Sequence

First-order cycle

Second-order cycle

Fourth-order cycle

Fifth-order cycle

Milankovitch cycles

A sequence deposition in about 1-10 million years. This sequence has no internal unconformities and consists of Systems Tracts and their constituent parasequences. There are no high-frequency sequences within a third-order sequence. However, composite sequences deposited in 1-10 million years are common in the rock record.

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