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BOREHOLE LOGGING [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil Drilling
  • Boring and Drilling (Mines)
DEF

The recording of information about subsurface geologic formations.

CONT

Well logging involves measuring the physical properties of surrounding rocks with a sensor located in a borehole. The record of the measurements as a function of depth is called a well log.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forage des puits de pétrole
  • Sondage et forage miniers

Spanish

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