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Fracture

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-001566

A break or crack in a rock formation, which can be natural or induced, that creates pathways for fluid flow. Natural fractures result from tectonic stresses, while induced fractures are created by hydraulic fracturing to enhance permeability. The presence and orientation of fractures significantly influence reservoir fluid migration and production rates.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-001566
FieldOil and gas
SubjectShale Gas
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001566",
  "term": "Fracture",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A break or crack in a rock formation, which can be natural or induced, that creates pathways for fluid flow. Natural fractures result from tectonic stresses, while induced fractures are created by hydraulic fracturing to enhance permeability. The presence and orientation of fractures significantly influence reservoir fluid migration and production rates.",
  "subject": "Shale Gas",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/fracture/"
}

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