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Abyssal

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-000017

Relating to the deep ocean environment at depths between 3,000 and 6,000 meters (approximately 10,000 to 20,000 feet). This zone is characterized by extreme cold, high pressure, and complete darkness. Exploration and production in abyssal depths represent an ultra-deepwater frontier, requiring specialized remotely operated vehicles and subsea production systems.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-000017
FieldOil and gas
SubjectGeology
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-000017",
  "term": "Abyssal",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "Relating to the deep ocean environment at depths between 3,000 and 6,000 meters (approximately 10,000 to 20,000 feet). This zone is characterized by extreme cold, high pressure, and complete darkness. Exploration and production in abyssal depths represent an ultra-deepwater frontier, requiring specialized remotely operated vehicles and subsea production systems.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/abyssal/"
}

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