Lithostratigraphy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002197",
  "term": "Lithostratigraphy",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The branch of stratigraphy that deals with the classification, description, and correlation of rock units based on their lithological characteristics. It involves identifying and mapping distinct rock bodies, such as formations and members, based on their observable physical properties. This method is widely used in petroleum geology to establish a regional geological framework and identify potential hydrocarbon reservoirs and seals.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/lithostratigraphy/"
}