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PINCHOUT [1 record]

Record 1 2021-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Petrography
CONT

Pinchout occurs when a lode or stratum narrows down and disappears.

CONT

... the pinch-outs of permeable channelway horizons ...

PHR

Stratigraphic pinchout.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pétrographie
DEF

Bord s'amincissant progressivement jusqu'à la disparition d'une couche géologique.

PHR

Biseau stratigraphique, tectonique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Petrografía
DEF

Borde en forma de cuña de una capa estratigráfica que se halla inserta entre otras dos.

OBS

Es una formación favorable para la acumulación de hidrocarburos.

PHR

Bisel estratigráfico.

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