Coleman James M., Prior David B. Deltaic Sand Bodies

American Association of Petroleum Geologists, 1980. — 171 p.The publication features a broad treatment of the depositional aspects of deltas, including regional settings, process activity, and their role in sedimentation. Sedimentation patterns and sand distribution in models are discussed. Examples are taken from around the world and ancient analogs are offered. An emphasis is placed on the exploration for hydrocarbons in a deltaic environment.