About this Research Topic
Carbonate sedimentology focuses on the genesis, transport, and accumulation of carbonate sediments, as well as their subsequent diagenetic alteration. Traditional carbonate sedimentology primarily involves describing and characterizing the overall morphology and internal structure of carbonate deposits, which is done through constructing sedimentary facies models and analyzing sedimentary sequence formation processes. In contrast, the concept of a "carbonate factory" focuses on the ecological factors of the depositional systems, such as light, temperature, and nutrient availability. This approach aims to analyze the specific controls of carbonate production. The study of carbonate production processes represents a new trend in the future development of carbonate sedimentology, and it is expected to make significant contributions to sedimentary geology, paleoenvironmental studies, and reservoir geology.
We eagerly anticipate submitting high-quality articles on the quantitative reconstruction of carbonate production, which encompasses a wide range of formats, including review papers, concise method reports, long research articles, and case studies that utilize quantitative techniques. We firmly believe such efforts will substantially augment our understanding of carbonate accumulation and preservation, presenting a fresh and valuable opportunity for future research in this field.
We invite colleagues from around the globe to submit their papers on the following themes:
1. Methods and techniques for tracking carbonate production processes
2. Physical, chemical, and ecological factors influencing the development of carbonate ramps and rimmed shelves
3. Geochemical archives and their role in capturing environmental changes during carbonate sedimentation
4. Depositional processes specific to various carbonate factories
5. 3D digital outcrop modeling and its application to understanding carbonate production processes
6. Hydrodynamic behaviour of carbonate sediments
7. Identifying the role of fluids in stabilizing carbonate production
8. Diagenesis and its impact on shaping carbonate depositional systems
9. Related themes not listed but relevant to carbonate production
We eagerly anticipate submitting high-quality articles on the quantitative reconstruction of carbonate production, which encompasses a wide range of formats, including review papers, concise method reports, long research articles, and case studies that utilize quantitative techniques. We firmly believe such efforts will substantially augment our understanding of carbonate accumulation and preservation, presenting a fresh and valuable opportunity for future research in this field.
We invite colleagues from around the globe to submit their papers on the following themes:
1. Methods and techniques for tracking carbonate production processes
2. Physical, chemical, and ecological factors influencing the development of carbonate ramps and rimmed shelves
3. Geochemical archives and their role in capturing environmental changes during carbonate sedimentation
4. Depositional processes specific to various carbonate factories
5. 3D digital outcrop modeling and its application to understanding carbonate production processes
6. Hydrodynamic behaviour of carbonate sediments
7. Identifying the role of fluids in stabilizing carbonate production
8. Diagenesis and its impact on shaping carbonate depositional systems
9. Related themes not listed but relevant to carbonate production
Keywords: Carbonate Factories; Nutrient Availability; Redox Conditions; Geochemical and Sedimentological Archives; Palaeoenvironment
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