An intact membrane seal fails when the [[capillary pressure]] (created by the height of an underlying petroleum column) exceeds the seal capillary [[displacement pressure]]. This type of seal does not fracture during deformation.
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An intact membrane seal fails when the [[capillary pressure]] (created by the height of an underlying petroleum column) exceeds the seal capillary [[displacement pressure]]. This type of seal does not fracture during [[deformation]].