Synthetic seismic model of a Permian biosiliceous carbonate - carbonate depositional system (Spitsbergen, Svalbard Archipelago)

Comparison with time equivalent, real and synthetic seismic data of the Finnmark Platform reveals similarities with the synthetic seismic reflection patterns of Spitsbergen. In both areas, the pronounced seismic traces follow abrupt microfacies transitions, which are coherent with cycle boundaries and timelines.