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Record 1 2001-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Seismic Prospecting
  • Petroleum Deposits
DEF

A seismic phenomenon that shows up on a seismic, or record, section as a sound reflection that is much stronger than usual.

OBS

A bright spot sometimes directly indicates natural gas in a trap.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prospection sismique
  • Gisements pétrolifères
DEF

Zone d'une coupe sismique où l'on observe un accroissement d'amplitude, qui peut être lié à la présence de gaz dans la roche.

Spanish

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