Architecture and growth history of a Miocene carbonate platform from 3D seismic reflection data; Luconia province, offshore Sarawak, Malaysia

Using 3D seismic reflection data and wireline logs we reconstruct in detail the architecture and growth history of a Miocene carbonate platform in the Luconia province, offshore Sarawak, Malaysia. Platform growth started in the Late Oligocene to Early Miocene, by coalescence of isolated patch reefs. The growth history includes phases of progradation, backstepping and occasional collapsing of platform flanks, guided by syndepositional faulting. The most pronounced seismic reflections in the platform correspond to flooding events (thin transgressive systems tracts). Subaerial exposure preceding the flooding could be demonstrated in only one case. Platform growth was terminated by gradual submergence (drowning) indicated by smooth, concentric seismic reflectors forming a convex mound. © 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.