Definition of stratal in English:
stratal
adjective ˈstrɑːt(ə)lˈstrādl
Relating or belonging to strata or a stratum.
Example sentencesExamples
- Depositional patterns within syn-tectonic stratal units give insights into the spatial characteristics of the fault zone at particular stages of its evolution.
- The correlation is supported by an analysis of stratal expansion, throw development, and data on the sandstone ratio of corresponding footwall and hanging-wall intervals.
- These stratal patterns have recently been described in detail and their significance fully discussed by Braga et al…
- This stratal geometry is common in temperate carbonates.
- This study demonstrates a close relationship between sedimentary styles and stratal geometries resulting from progradation of specific sedimentary systems.
- This study exemplifies very clearly the sort of stratal geometries that result from the progradation of specific, temperate carbonate sedimentary systems.
- Similar stratal geometries have been described from comparable levels in the Chalk of the North Sea, and in outcrop in Britain and France.
- If these progradational features are indicative of true stratal geometries they suggest significant transport of sediment across the sea bed during deposition.
- However, although many of the reflection terminations appear indicative of stratal truncation it may not be the only cause of reflection termination.
- The basic characteristics of a stratal unit may be strongly controlled by source-area lithology.
- The stratal geometries that are characteristic of the unconformity depend strongly on structural and geographical position within the basin.
- Below the downward tapering cone, stratal geometries change to a dominantly convex-up form defining a minor, upwards pointing cone that is reminiscent of reactive diapir geometry.
- Strong, continuous stratal reflections characterize the shallow subsurface on the upper and middle shelf.