An anticline trap is a type of structural trap in the earth's subsurface where petroleum accumulates in a geological fold shaped like an arch. These traps are formed by the upward movement and folding of rock layers due to tectonic forces, creating a reservoir beneath impermeable rock layers.

Anticline Trap

anticline trap

A structural trap occurs when individuals or entire economies get stuck in a low-performing state due to deep-rooted institutional, geographical, or socio-political constraints that hinder progress and development. Overcoming such traps requires transformative policy changes and innovative approaches that address the underlying structural causes.

structural trap

earth's subsurface

petroleum accumulates

geological fold

tectonic forces

upward movement

folding of rock layers

A reservoir is a large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply, storage, or regulation. It plays a crucial role in water resource management, supporting activities such as irrigation, flood control, and hydroelectric power generation.

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