Editorial: Distribution and Development of Faults and Fractures in Shales
Lei Gong, Guoping Liu, Ruyue Wang, Shaoqun Dong, Zhonghu Wu
Abstract
The study of fractures and faults has long been recognized as a cornerstone of shale reservoir characterization, given their profound influence as primary storage spaces and critical seepage channels [...]
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GeologyOil shaleDistribution (mathematics)CornerstoneFracture (geology)Geotechnical engineeringDevelopment (topology)PetrologyGeochemistryMining engineeringFault (geology)SeismologyPetroleum engineeringJoint (building)Lead (geology)Hydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir AnalysisHydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysisearthquake and tectonic studies