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Fractal

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-001563

A complex geometric shape that exhibits self-similarity, meaning that its parts resemble the whole at different scales. Fractals often have a non-integer dimension, known as the fractal dimension, which quantifies their irregularity and space-filling capacity. Many natural phenomena in geology, such as fracture networks and pore structures, can exhibit fractal characteristics.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-001563
FieldOil and gas
SubjectReservoir Characterization
Record as JSON
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  "term": "Fractal",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A complex geometric shape that exhibits self-similarity, meaning that its parts resemble the whole at different scales. Fractals often have a non-integer dimension, known as the fractal dimension, which quantifies their irregularity and space-filling capacity. Many natural phenomena in geology, such as fracture networks and pore structures, can exhibit fractal characteristics.",
  "subject": "Reservoir Characterization",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/fractal/"
}

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