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DIAGRAPHIE RESISTIVITE [1 record]

Record 1 2013-08-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geological Prospecting
  • Geological Research and Exploration
DEF

An electric log in which the resistance of the rock encountered in drilling a borehole is measured in ohms.

OBS

In conjunction with other electric logs, the resistivity log enables the oil geologist to build up a picture of the strata drilled through and assess their porosity and permeability.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prospection géologique
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques

Spanish

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