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Dynamite

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-001232

An explosive material historically and sometimes currently used as a seismic energy source, particularly in land seismic surveys. It is detonated in shallow boreholes to generate a strong, impulsive seismic wave that propagates into the subsurface. While effective, its use is restricted due to safety and environmental concerns, leading to the increased use of vibrators.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-001232
FieldOil and gas
SubjectGeophysics
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001232",
  "term": "Dynamite",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "An explosive material historically and sometimes currently used as a seismic energy source, particularly in land seismic surveys. It is detonated in shallow boreholes to generate a strong, impulsive seismic wave that propagates into the subsurface. While effective, its use is restricted due to safety and environmental concerns, leading to the increased use of vibrators.",
  "subject": "Geophysics",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/dynamite/"
}

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