Fault trap

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001378",
  "term": "Fault trap",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A structural trap for hydrocarbons formed when faulting creates a barrier to fluid migration. The movement of rock layers along a fault plane juxtaposes a permeable reservoir rock against an impermeable rock, such as shale, which prevents oil and gas from escaping. This sealing mechanism can occur along normal, reverse, or strike-slip faults, and the resulting accumulations are a common exploration target worldwide.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/fault-trap/"
}