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lowstand systems tract

1. n. []

A systems tract overlying a sequence boundary and overlain by a transgressive surface. Characterized by a progradational to aggradational parasequence set, this systems tract commonly includes a basin-floor fan, a slope fan and a lowstand wedge. It is often abbreviated as LST.

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