time-stratigraphic facies

A stratigraphic facies based on the amount of geologic time during which deposition and nondeposition of sediment occurred.

Related terms:

• facies map
• primary stratigraphic trap
• shelf facies
• sedimentary facies
• time-stratigraphic unit
• stratigraphic oil fields
• stratigraphic trap
• platform facies
• petrographic facies
• geosynclinal facies