Università Roma Tre

The course is made of three modules. the first module provides the fundamentals of the stratigraphic nomenclature. The main features of the stratigraphic units are described, and their use is gained during the exercises. This module also develops a section dedicated to the characterization and correlation of underground units through indirect survey methods (e.g. well log and seismic sections). The second module provides the principles of the sequence stratigraphy with applications to different sedimentary environments and to seismic stratigraphy. This module also provides the principles of cyclostratigraphy and astrochronology. These concepts are examined in case studies from literature. The third module is dedicated to regional stratigraphy. Starting from a palaeogeographic reconstruction of the mesozoic tethyan area, an ideal route through the main sedimentary domains is followed. This, in order to reconstruct their sedimentary evolution that occurred as a result of the occurrence of first-order tectonic events. In particular, the main basin successions (internal and external ligurides, la Spezia, Toscana, Umbria-Marche, Lagonegro and Molise, imerese-sicano basin) are examined. Some cases of pelagic carbonate platform and the transition platform/basin of the gargano succession are studied too. finally, the stratigraphy of the Apennine and Dolomites carbonate platforms is investigated.

INTERNATIONAL SUBCOMMISSION ON STRATIGRAPHIC CLASSIFICATION OF IUGS INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON STRATIGRAPHY
COE A.L., BOSENCE D.W.J., CHURCH K.D., FLINT S.S., HOWELL J.A., WILSON R.C. (2002) – THE SEDIMENTARY RECORD OF SEA-LEVEL CHANGE. COE A.L. (ED.). THE OPEN UNIVERSITY - CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS.
EINSELE G., RICKEN W, SEILACHER A. (EDS.) (1991) – CYCLES AND EVENTS IN STRATIGRAPHY. SPRINGER-VERLAG.
GRAHAM WEEDON, 2003. TIME SERIES ANALYSIS AND CYCLOSTRATIGRAPHY: EXAMINING STRATIGRAPHIC RECORDS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CYCLES. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS.
ARTICLES FROM LITERATURE