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Salt Dome Trap
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Salt Dome Trap
is a
Subsurface geologic structure
resulting from the
Upward movement of salt
, creating a
Dome shape
that can
Trap hydrocarbons
, making it a significant target for
Oil Exploration
. The
Buoyant nature of salt
makes it pierce through
Overlying sediments
,
Altering layers
and forming
Potential reservoirs
for
Petroleum deposits
.
Concepts
Salt Tectonics
Buoyancy
Hydrocarbon Trapping
Petroleum Geology
Reservoir Rock
Stratigraphy
Structural Geology
Trapping Mechanisms
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