Detailed facies analysis of the Brazos wave-dominated delta, Freeport, Texas

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dc.contributor.advisorAnderson, John B.en_US
dc.creatorHamilton, Michael Darrenen_US
dc.date.accessioned2009-06-04T00:03:39Zen_US
dc.date.available2009-06-04T00:03:39Zen_US
dc.date.issued1995en_US
dc.description.abstractIn order to better define the facies architecture and controlling processes of a wave-dominated delta, a detailed sedimentary and geomorphologic study was undertaken on the New Brazos River delta. The study indicates a much more complex facies architecture than previously postulated and expands the facies model for wave-dominated deltas. The New Brazos delta is primarily composed of fine-grained sediments. Prodelta clay composes more than half of the sediment volume in the delta. Sands are isolated to the bar and nearshore environments. The facies architecture is distinct from adjacent interfluvial zones and not representative of the strandplain model for wave-dominated deltas. The unique facies architecture is a function of the primary depositional process for the delta--floods. In early 1992, statewide flooding facilitated a major constructional phase of the delta. Significant quantities of fine-grained sediments were deposited in the prodelta. One year after the onset of flooding, a bar emerged offshore of the river mouth, and enabled progradation of the delta.en_US
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dc.identifier.callnoTHESIS GEOL. 1995 HAMILTONen_US
dc.identifier.citationHamilton, Michael Darren. "Detailed facies analysis of the Brazos wave-dominated delta, Freeport, Texas." (1995) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/13957">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/13957</a>.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/13957en_US
dc.language.isoengen_US
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dc.subjectGeologyen_US
dc.titleDetailed facies analysis of the Brazos wave-dominated delta, Freeport, Texasen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
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thesis.degree.departmentEarth Scienceen_US
thesis.degree.disciplineNatural Sciencesen_US
thesis.degree.grantorRice Universityen_US
thesis.degree.levelMastersen_US
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Artsen_US
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