Sedimentary Evolution of Seasonal Shallow Water Delta in Arid Climate: A Case Study of the Paleogene Suweiyi Formation in Tabei Area

Qin-chao YANG , Li ZHANG , Lu-xing DOU , Hong-ping LIU

Science Technology and Engineering ›› 2025, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (13) : 5316 -5329.

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Science Technology and Engineering ›› 2025, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (13) : 5316-5329 DOI: 10.12404/j.issn.1671-1815.2405119
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Sedimentary Evolution of Seasonal Shallow Water Delta in Arid Climate: A Case Study of the Paleogene Suweiyi Formation in Tabei Area
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Seasonal deltas are deltaic sedimentary systems controlled by seasonal rivers in continental basins. Modern seasonal deltas are mainly developed in arid and semi-arid climate with gentle topography. However, the study on the sedimentary model of seasonal deltas in ancient sedimentary records is still insufficient. Suweiyi Formation in Tabei area, Tarim Basin was selected as the research object. Based on 63 logging data and 215.52 m core data in the study area, logging facies templates of different sedimentary microfacies and lithofacies type combination templates were established, and the vertical evolution law of sedimentary facies plane characteristics was analyzed and summarized, and the overall sedimentary model of the study area was established. The results show that the Suweiyi Formation in Tabei area developed 4 categories and 17 subtypes of rock facies. During the depositional period of the lower Suweiyi Member, seasonal shallow water braided river deltas were developed in the study area. A seasonal shallow meandering river delta with multiple flood events and retrograde accumulation developed in the north of the study area during the sedimentary period of the upper Suweiyi Member. Finally, the profile and single well sedimentary model of seasonal shallow water delta affected by factors such as accommodable space, frequent change of sedimentary base level and sudden events were established. The results provide a reference for further understanding of the seasonal shallow water delta depositional model under the background of arid climate, and also provide geological basis for lithologic trap exploration.

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Tabei region / Suweiyi Formation / lithofacies type / seasonal shallow braided river delta / seasonal shallow meander river delta / sedimentary evolution

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Qin-chao YANG, Li ZHANG, Lu-xing DOU, Hong-ping LIU. Sedimentary Evolution of Seasonal Shallow Water Delta in Arid Climate: A Case Study of the Paleogene Suweiyi Formation in Tabei Area. Science Technology and Engineering, 2025, 25(13): 5316-5329 DOI:10.12404/j.issn.1671-1815.2405119

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