Research Article

Morphology and Depositional Processes of a Carbonate-Filled Canyon in the Carboniferous KT-II Formation of the Eastern Precaspian Basin, Kazakhstan: Insight from 3D Seismic Data

Table 1

Seismic reflection feature table of six seismic facies found in the studied CFC and proximal strata.

Seismic faciesReflection orientationReflection continuityFrequencyAmplitudeExternal geometryInterpretation

1Chaotic, subparallelModerate to lowModerate to lowModerate to lowU-shapedCanyon fills
2ParallelHighHighHighSheetCarbonate platform slope deposits
3Parallel, subparallelHighLow to moderateModerate to lowSheetAggrading carbonate platform
4InclinedModerateLow to moderateModerate to lowWedgeProgradational carbonate platform
5InclinedHighHigh to moderateHigh to moderateWedgeDelta foreset
6Parallel, subparallelHigh to moderateHighModerateSheetShelf deposits