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Facies Classification

Facies Classification is a systematic method within sedimentary geology that categorizes sedimentary facies based on distinctive lithological, paleontological, and stratigraphic attributes to interpret depositional environments and geological history.

175

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8.1K

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470

Authors

203

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2017–2026

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Publications

175

The sedimentology of a braided river

Brian R. Rus Peter F. Williams · Journal of Sedimentary Research · 1969 · 405 citations

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The Megascopic Study and Field Classification of Sedimentary Rocks

Paul D. Krynine · The Journal of Geology · 1948 · 276 citations

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Facies relations, depositional environments and diagenesis in a major early Proterozoic stromatolitic carbonate platform to basinal sequence, Campbellrand Subgroup, Transvaal Supergroup, Southern Africa

Nicolas J. Beukes · Sedimentary Geology · 1987 · 237 citations

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Facies, facies models and modern stratigraphic concepts.

Roger G. Walker · Medical Entomology and Zoology · 1992 · 233 citations

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Facies classification using machine learning

Brendon Hall · The Leading Edge · 2016 · 229 citations

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Authors

470

  1. KJ
    Kurt J. Marfurt

    University of Oklahoma, United States

    12 publications · 440 citations

    10

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  2. DG
    Darío Graña

    University of Wyoming, United States

    7 publications · 298 citations

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  3. TZ
    Tao Zhao

    University of Oklahoma, United States

    4 publications · 301 citations

    4

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  4. FL
    Fangyu Li

    University of Georgia, United States

    4 publications · 171 citations

    4

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  5. DL
    David Lubo-Robles

    University of Oklahoma, United States

    3 publications · 73 citations

    3

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Institutions

203

  1. University of Wyoming

    Laramie, United States

    10 h-index

    17 publications

    727 citations

  2. University of Oklahoma

    Norman, United States

    10 h-index

    34 publications

    1.4K citations

  3. Saudi Aramco (United States)

    Houston, United States

    6 h-index

    15 publications

    947 citations

  4. China University of Petroleum, Beijing

    Beijing, China

    5 h-index

    12 publications

    503 citations

  5. ConocoPhillips (United States)

    Houston, United States

    4 h-index

    13 publications

    703 citations

  6. Hanyang University

    Seoul, South Korea

    3 h-index

    8 publications

    142 citations

  7. Petrobras (Brazil)

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    3 h-index

    5 publications

    691 citations

  8. University of Bergen

    Bergen, Norway

    3 h-index

    6 publications

    761 citations

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Venues

  1. Geophysics

    13 publications · 925 citations

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  2. Interpretation

    10 publications · 402 citations

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  3. AAPG Bulletin

    9 publications · 306 citations

    9

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  4. Marine and Petroleum Geology

    6 publications · 354 citations

    6

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  5. Geophysical Prospecting

    5 publications · 135 citations

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