Table 1 Principal sedimentary facies
From: A review on the definitions of terms of sedimentary facies
1st-order facies | Continental facies | Marine facies | Marine-continental transition facies |
|---|---|---|---|
2nd-order facies | 1. Residual facies 2. Debris and slope facies 3. Mountain foot pluvial facies 4. River (fluvial) facies 5. Lake (Lacustrine) facies 6. Swamp facies 7. Desert facies 8. Glacial facies | 1. Littoral facies 2. Shallow sea facies 3. Deep sea facies | 1. Delta facies 2. Estuary facies |