Palynostratigraphy and palynofacies analysis of subsurface Permian sediments in Talcher Coalfield, Orissa

Archana Tripathi

doi:10.54991/jop.1997.1351

Authors

Archana Tripathi Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, 53, University Road, Lucknow 226007, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54991/jop.1997.1351

Keywords:

Palynology, Palynostratigraphy, Palynofacies, Palaeoenvironment, Early Permian, India

Abstract

Palynological analysis of subsurface sediments in bore-hole TCC-19 near Chhendipada, Talcher Coalfield, Orissa reveals the presence of a Permian palynoflora both below and above the key marker horizon-a conglomeratic pebble bed. The presence of acritarchs in the assemblage suggests brackish water conditions; the palynofacies analysis indicates low energy lacustrine conditions during the deposition of these sediments.

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