Point bar

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002834",
  "term": "Point bar",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A depositional feature made of sand and gravel that accumulates on the inside bend of a meandering river or stream channel. As water flows around a bend, its velocity decreases on the inside, causing sediment to be deposited in a crescent shape that builds out into the channel. Preserved in the rock record, ancient point bar deposits form well-sorted sandstone bodies that are excellent reservoir targets due to their high porosity and permeability.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/point-bar/"
}