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Crop out

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-000893

To be exposed at the Earth's surface, as when a rock layer, fault, or other geological feature intersects the ground level. These surface exposures, known as outcrops, allow for direct observation, measurement, and sampling of rock formations without the need for drilling. Geologists map the locations and orientations of outcrops to interpret the subsurface structure and stratigraphy of a region.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-000893
FieldOil and gas
SubjectGeology
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-000893",
  "term": "Crop out",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "To be exposed at the Earth's surface, as when a rock layer, fault, or other geological feature intersects the ground level. These surface exposures, known as outcrops, allow for direct observation, measurement, and sampling of rock formations without the need for drilling. Geologists map the locations and orientations of outcrops to interpret the subsurface structure and stratigraphy of a region.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/crop-out/"
}

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