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ROCK STRATUM [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
- Geological Research and Exploration
- Mining Operations
- Oil and Natural Gas Extraction
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rock stratum
1, record 1, English, rock%20stratum
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- stratum of rock 2, record 1, English, stratum%20of%20rock
correct
- stratum of rocks 1, record 1, English, stratum%20of%20rocks
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The outcropping strata of rocks near a proposed drilling site are studied for indications of the structure and characteristics of the layers of rocks buried beneath the surface. In the past, the petroleum industry depended largely on surface indications and well logs for knowledge of subsurface conditions. 1, record 1, English, - rock%20stratum
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
stratum: the singular form of strata. 2, record 1, English, - rock%20stratum
Record 1, Key term(s)
- rock strata
- strata of rock
- strata of rocks
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
- Exploitation minière
- Extraction du pétrole et du gaz naturel
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- couche rocheuse
1, record 1, French, couche%20rocheuse
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- strate rocheuse 2, record 1, French, strate%20rocheuse
feminine noun
- banc rocheux 2, record 1, French, banc%20rocheux
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petrografía
- Investigaciones y prospecciones geológicas
- Explotación minera
- Extracción de petróleo y gas natural
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- estrato
1, record 1, Spanish, estrato
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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