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Abnormal hydrostatic pressure (view source)
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==Definition==
==Definition==
Abnormal hydrostatic pressure is a departure from normal fluid pressure that is caused by geologic factors. The term “[[geopressure]]” was introduced originally by Shell Oil Company to refer to overpressured intervals in the U.S. Gulf Coast. “Geopressure” is gradually being replaced by the more descriptive terms “[[overpressure]]” and “[[underpressure]].”
Abnormal hydrostatic pressure is a departure from normal fluid pressure that is caused by geologic factors. The term “[[\http://www.glossary.oilfield.slb.com/en/Terms/g/geopressure.aspx geopressure]” was introduced originally by Shell Oil Company to refer to overpressured intervals in the U.S. Gulf Coast. “Geopressure” is gradually being replaced by the more descriptive terms “[[overpressure]]” and “[[underpressure]].”
==Causes==
==Causes==