Guided by the high-resolution sequence stratigraphy theories and methods

the authors divided the Upper Triassic Xujiahe Formation into 4 long-term sequences and 14 medium-term sequences through sedimentary dynamics analysis of the structures of base level cycle and superimposition patterns and combining comprehensive study of outcrops

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logging and seismic data.A sequence stratigraphy framework of the long-term and medium-term cyclic sequences in Sichuan Basin and West Sichuan depression was also constructed under constrain of seismic reflection.Directed by the method of lithofacies paleogeographical mapping

they compiled lithofacies-paleogeographical maps for Sichuan Basin and West Sichuan depression with the elevating and falling fa-cies tracts of long-term and middle-term base level cycle as the mapping units

established high-resolution stratigraphic framework with short-term cycle as unit in 3D seismic survey area.Taking the sequence interface and lake flooding interface of long-term and middle-term cycle as the unit

they also set up low-frequency model and then used it to perform seismic lothological inversion and map sandbodies thickness and sedimentary microfacies of short-term cyclic sequences.Finally

they discussed the relationship between the sandstone distribution and base-level cycle variation and lacustrine ingression and regression

and predicted the vertical and horizontal distributions of potential sand reservoirs.