Sequence stratigraphic division of the Shisanlitai Formation of Neoproterozoic in Southern Liaoning, China

Abstract

Sequence stratigraphy is the most important prediction theory in the field of petroleum exploration, and is hailed as a theoretical revolution in geology. At present, countries around the world have begun to pay attention to the study of marine carbonate rocks. The Shisanlitai Formation in Dalian, Liaoning is an important Neoproterozoic stratum in China, with a large number of carbonate rocks. Through comprehensive analysis of the field measured profiles, the sequence stratigraphy of the Shisanlitai Formation was studied. A total of 4 sequence boundary were identified, and 3 sequence, 7 para-sequence sets and 20 para-sequences were divided. It is considered that the Shisanlitai Formation is a platform marginal sedimentary facies. The regional geotectonic and astronomical cyclic methods are used to discuss the environmental evolution of the Ganjingzi Formation. Platform marginal beach → platform marginal slope → platform marginal reef evolution process, and summarized that there were 4 short exposures from the end of the Majiatun period to the Shisanlitai Formation period in the Dalian area affected by the low-amplitude tectonic ups and downs in the late Yangtze cycle 4 sequence boundary and 3 sequences are formed. Through comprehensive and systematic analysis of the sequence stratigraphy and sedimentary evolution of the Shisanlitai Formation, it provides a basis for exploring the oil and gas resources in southeastern Liaoning.