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Amplitude calculation of the end-Permian sea level drop in Northeastern Sichuan Basin, China

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An extensive unconformity surface has been reported on top of the Changxing Formation in northeastern Sichuan Basin, which was formed by the end-Permian sea level drop globally. The amplitude of sea level change has never been studied in Changxing Formation, however, this is a problem of vital importance in petroleum exploration. Logging curves of boreholes located in Longgang, Puguang and Yuanba areas are used to analyze the intensity of karst, which can be used to represent the amplitude of sea level drop. Four, two and two logging phases are identified in Longgang, Yuanba and Puguang areas, respectively, which indicate different combinations of sedimentary facies and diagenesis features. By analyzing the thickness of karst formations in the studied sections, the amplitudes of sea level drop are identified in different areas. Combined with karst features reflected from Permian Panlongdong Outcrop, the amplitude of end-Permian sea level drop is at least 190 m in Sichuan Basin.

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  1. Research Institute of Exploration and Production, SINOPEC, Beijing, 100083, China

    Rui Zhao

  2. Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources Research, CAS, Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100029, China

    Yang Li & Yasheng Wu

  3. Shanghai Branch of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (China) Ltd, Shanghai, 200030, China

    Yu Liang

  4. MOE Key Laboratory of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing, 102249, China

    Enguang Qi

  5. State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and Prospecting, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing, 102200, China

    Jiahui Zhao

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Zhao, R., Zhao, J., Li, Y. et al. Amplitude calculation of the end-Permian sea level drop in Northeastern Sichuan Basin, China. Carbonates Evaporites 33, 517–533 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13146-017-0364-3

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