Microbially-induced sedimentary structures (MISS) as record of storm action in supratidal modern estuarine setting

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• 作者：Diana G. Cuadrado ; Constanza N. Bournod ; Jer¨®nimo Pan ; Noelia B. Carmona
• 关键词：Microbial mat ; Tidalites ; Biolaminites ; Biostabilization ; Supratidal flat
• 刊名：Sedimentary Geology
• 出版年：2013
• 出版时间：15 October, 2013
• 年：2013
• 卷：296
• 期：Complete
• 页码：1-8
• 全文大小：2792 K

文摘

One of the aims of tidal sedimentology in recent years is to find signatures in the stratigraphic record that help in recognizing basic ancient tidal processes. The present study was carried out on the supratidal zone of the middle Bah¨ªa Blanca estuary which is colonized by extensive microbial mats. The purpose of the study was to relate the tidal and wave energy with the microbially-induced sedimentary structures (MISS) present in the tidal flat. The energy reaching the area was quantified by tidal and wave records, while MISS were simultaneously recognized and described after a strong storm event. The MISS and the microsequences of sediments in vertical cross-sections of the tidal flat were considered as tidal signatures over a supratidal zone, when high-tide in severe energy conditions can reach the zone. This paper contributes to the understanding of physical sedimentary parameters that control the modification of microbial structures in modern siliciclastic regimes and that, in turn, can aid in the reconstruction of ancient hydraulic settings.