Preferred term
cap rocks
Definition
A complete explanation of the intended meaning of a concept- Cap rocks are relatively impermeable rocks layers that seal the top of reservoirs and other geologic formations. Cap rocks are commonly referred to in the context of topping oil and gas reservoirs but can also top formations of softer or less resistant rock and salt domes.
- Une roche couverture est une roche imperméable située au dessus de la roche réservoir et bloquant la migration des hydrocarbures et kérogènes dans leur ascension vers la surface au sein d'un piège géologique.
Broader concept
Broader conceptIn other languages
Terms for the concept in other languages.English
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cap rocks
- Created
- 2019-09-04T12:02:37
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
- Notation
- 1de5298a
French
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roche couverture
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- 2021-12-17T13:48:10
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
- Notation
- 1de5298a
Portuguese
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rocha de cobertura
- Created
- 2021-12-17T13:49:31
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
- Notation
- 1de5298a
Spanish
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Roca de capa
- Created
- 2024-07-03T11:24:42Z
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
- Notation
- 1de5298a
URI
http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1de5298a