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Structural trap

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003662

A type of hydrocarbon trap formed by the deformation of rock layers, such as folding or faulting, which creates a configuration that prevents the upward migration of oil and gas. Common examples include anticlines, fault traps, and salt domes. These traps are often identified through seismic surveys.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-003662
FieldOil and gas
SubjectGeology
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003662",
  "term": "Structural trap",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A type of hydrocarbon trap formed by the deformation of rock layers, such as folding or faulting, which creates a configuration that prevents the upward migration of oil and gas. Common examples include anticlines, fault traps, and salt domes. These traps are often identified through seismic surveys.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/structural-trap/"
}

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