Brian A. Zaitlin

5.1k total citations · 1 hit paper
32 papers, 3.3k citations indexed

About

Brian A. Zaitlin is a scholar working on Earth-Surface Processes, Mechanics of Materials and Atmospheric Science. According to data from OpenAlex, Brian A. Zaitlin has authored 32 papers receiving a total of 3.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 21 papers in Earth-Surface Processes, 12 papers in Mechanics of Materials and 10 papers in Atmospheric Science. Recurrent topics in Brian A. Zaitlin's work include Geological formations and processes (21 papers), Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis (12 papers) and Geology and Paleoclimatology Research (10 papers). Brian A. Zaitlin is often cited by papers focused on Geological formations and processes (21 papers), Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis (12 papers) and Geology and Paleoclimatology Research (10 papers). Brian A. Zaitlin collaborates with scholars based in Canada, United Kingdom and Australia. Brian A. Zaitlin's co-authors include Robert W. Dalrymple, Ron Boyd, D. G. Smith, R. A. Rahmani, G E Reinson, R D Knight, Gerard V. Middleton, James A. MacEachern, S. George Pemberton and Carl L. Amos and has published in prestigious journals such as AAPG Bulletin, Journal of Sedimentary Research and Sedimentary Geology.

In The Last Decade

Brian A. Zaitlin

30 papers receiving 3.1k citations

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Estuarine facies models; conceptual basis and stratigraphic implications

1992 1.3k citations Robert W. Dalrymple, Brian A. Zaitlin et al. Journal of Sedimentary Research profile →

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Ron Boyd Australia

George Postma Netherlands

John B. Southard United States

Wojciech Nemec Norway

Ron J. Steel United States

Dale A. Leckie Canada

Shahin E. Dashtgard Canada

A. Guy Plint Canada

Brian W. Romans United States

Sébastien Migeon France

Ron Boyd Australia

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20 of 20 papers shown

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Zaitlin, Brian A., et al.. (2013). Forensic chemostratigraphy: a tool to determine lateral well bore placement.

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Zaitlin, Brian A., et al.. (2010). Application of Modern Stratigraphic Techniques: Theory and Case Histories. SEPM (Society for Sedimentary Geology) eBooks. 94. 34 indexed citations

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Zaitlin, Brian A., et al.. (2010). Application of Modern Stratigraphic Techniques<subtitle>Theory and Case Histories</subtitle>. SEPM (Society for Sedimentary Geology) eBooks. 3 indexed citations

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Ratcliffe, Ken, et al.. (2004). An example of alternative correlation techniques in a low-accommodation setting, nonmarine hydrocarbon system: The (Lower Cretaceous) Mannville Basal Quartz succession of southern Alberta. AAPG Bulletin. 88(10). 1419–1432. 47 indexed citations

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Dalrymple, Robert W., et al.. (2003). Structural and Intrinsic Fluvial Controls on the Geomorphology of an Integrated, Incised-Valley Network in the Lower Cretaceous of Southern Alberta, Canada. 1 indexed citations

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Zaitlin, Brian A.. (2002). Depositional styles in a low accommodation foreland basin setting: an example from the Basal Quartz (Lower Cretaceous), southern Alberta. Bulletin of Canadian Petroleum Geology. 50(1). 31–72. 69 indexed citations

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Walker, Roger G., et al.. (2001). Erosional Geometry’s, Fault Control and Hydrocarbon Distribution of the Basal Colorado Sandstone, Cessford Area, Southern Alberta. 463–463.

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MacEachern, James A., et al.. (1999). Style contrast of estuarine incised valley complexes: ichnological and sedimentological analysis of valley trends in the Glauconite Member and Viking Formation, Central Alberta. 146–160. 1 indexed citations

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Zaitlin, Brian A., et al.. (1997). Pitfalls in seismic definition of incised valley reservoirs: A case study from the Lower Cretaceous Glauconitic Formation in South Central Alberta. The Leading Edge. 16(9). 1323–1326. 2 indexed citations

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Zaitlin, Brian A., et al.. (1997). Glauconite Sandstone Exploration: A Case Study from the Lake Newell Project, Southern Alberta. 140–168. 5 indexed citations

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Boyd, Ron, et al.. (1994). Incised-Valley Systems<subtitle>Origin and Sedimentary Sequences</subtitle>. SEPM (Society for Sedimentary Geology) eBooks. 214 indexed citations

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Dalrymple, Robert W., et al.. (1994). Estuarine facies models; conceptual basis and stratigraphic implications; discussion and reply. Journal of Sedimentary Research. 64(1b). 74–77. 14 indexed citations

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Dalrymple, Robert W., Brian A. Zaitlin, & Ron Boyd. (1992). Estuarine Facies Models: Conceptual Basis and Stratigraphic Implications: PERSPECTIVE. Journal of Sedimentary Research. 62(6). 74 indexed citations

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Dalrymple, Robert W., Brian A. Zaitlin, & Ron Boyd. (1992). Estuarine facies models; conceptual basis and stratigraphic implications. Journal of Sedimentary Research. 62(6). 1130–1146. 1289 indexed citations breakdown →

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Dalrymple, Robert W., et al.. (1991). Temporal and Spatial Patterns of Rhythmite Deposition on Mud Flats in the Macrotidal Cobequid Bay-Salmon River Estuary, Bay of Fundy, Canada. 137–160. 111 indexed citations

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Amos, Carl L., et al.. (1991). The Post-Glacial Evolution of Chignecto Bay, Bay of Fundy, and Its Modern Environment of Deposition. 59–89. 21 indexed citations

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Dalrymple, Robert W., R D Knight, Brian A. Zaitlin, & Gerard V. Middleton. (1990). Dynamics and facies model of a macrotidal sand‐bar complex, Cobequid Bay—Salmon River Estuary (Bay of Fundy). Sedimentology. 37(4). 577–612. 235 indexed citations

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Rust, Brian R., et al.. (1989). The sedimentology and tectonic significance of Devonian and Carboniferous terrestrial successions in Gaspé, Quebec. Atlantic Geology. 25(1). 22 indexed citations

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Amos, Carl L. & Brian A. Zaitlin. (1984). The effect of changes in tidal range on a sublittoral macrotidal sequence, bay of fundy, Canada. Geo-Marine Letters. 4(3-4). 161–169. 32 indexed citations

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Zaitlin, Brian A. & Brian R. Rust. (1983). A spectrum of alluvial deposits in the Lower Carboniferous Bonaventure Formation of western Chaleur Bay area, Gaspé and New Brunswick, Canada. Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences. 20(7). 1098–1110. 18 indexed citations

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