Trend

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-004481",
  "term": "Trend",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A general direction or orientation of a geological feature, such as a fault system, a fold axis, or a sedimentary fairway containing reservoir-quality rock. Geologists identify trends by mapping data from wells, seismic surveys, and outcrops to understand the controls on deposition or deformation. A trend map may show the alignment of sand bodies, the direction of maximum permeability, or the path of hydrocarbon migration.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/trend/"
}