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lost-circulation anomaly [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geochemical Prospecting
  • Geochemistry
  • Geological Research and Exploration
OBS

circulation loss: The result of drilling fluid escaping into the formation by way of crevices or porous media.

OBS

lost circulation: A condition that occurs when the drilling fluid escapes into crevices or porous sidewalls of a borehole and does not return to the collar of the drill hole.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prospection géochimique
  • Géochimie
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
DEF

C'est le résultat de circulation dans les accidents tectoniques.

Spanish

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