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Paludal

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002686

Relating to or formed in a marshy or swampy environment, characterized by shallow, stagnant water and abundant vegetation. Paludal deposits often consist of organic-rich muds and peats, which can become excellent source rocks for coal and, under certain conditions, hydrocarbons. These environments are common in deltaic and coastal plain settings.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-002686
FieldOil and gas
SubjectGeology
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002686",
  "term": "Paludal",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "Relating to or formed in a marshy or swampy environment, characterized by shallow, stagnant water and abundant vegetation. Paludal deposits often consist of organic-rich muds and peats, which can become excellent source rocks for coal and, under certain conditions, hydrocarbons. These environments are common in deltaic and coastal plain settings.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/paludal/"
}

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