Storm deposits has been found for the first time in the 2nd member of Xujiahe Formation ( Upper Triassic) in western Sichuan Basin.Based on the micro-facies of cores
the main types of tempestite sedimentary characteristics have been identified
including gutter cast
scouring surface
truncated structure
storm lag deposit
hummocky cross-stratification
convoluted laminations
V-shaped structures generated by wave. A detailed study of sedimentary structures and petrological features of storm deposits has been made
such as individual laminates
thickness of storm deposit
and so on. The storm deposits are characterized by their lithologic features
and storm sedimentary sequence are related to storm activity and similar to the typical Bouma sequence.The sedimentary environment of tempestites is discussed