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  | part    = Traps, trap types, and the petroleum system

  | part    = Traps, trap types, and the petroleum system

  | chapter = Classification of exploration traps

  | chapter = Classification of exploration traps

  | frompg  = 2-1

  | frompg  = 2-23

  | topg    = 2-42

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  | author  = Richard R. Vincelette, Edward A. Beaumont, Norman H. Foster

  | author  = Richard R. Vincelette, Edward A. Beaumont, Norman H. Foster

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==Classes and definitions==

==Classes and definitions==

There are four classes in the fault trap regime: normal fault, reverse fault, thrust fault, and wrench fault. The outline below shows definitions and examples for the classes and subclasses of these traps or trapping elements.

There are four classes in the fault trap regime: normal fault, reverse fault, thrust fault, and [http://www.glossary.oilfield.slb.com/en/Terms.aspx?LookIn=term%20name&filter=wrench%20fault wrench fault]]. The outline below shows definitions and examples for the classes and subclasses of these traps or trapping elements.

{| class = wikitable

{| class = wikitable

| colspan = 2 | Reverse fault trap; One or more faults form all or part of the closure by sealing the reservoir.

| colspan = 2 | Reverse fault trap; One or more faults form all or part of the closure by sealing the reservoir.

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| rowspan = 2 | Thrust fault trap; Forms all or part of the closure by sealing the reservoir either laterally or from the top or bottom. || Overthrust; Forms all or part of the closure by sealing the reservoir laterally.

| rowspan = 2 | Thrust fault trap; Forms all or part of the closure by sealing the reservoir either laterally or from the top or bottom. || [[Overthrust]]; Forms all or part of the closure by sealing the reservoir laterally.

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| Subthrust; Forms all or part of the closure by sealing the reservoir laterally or from the top.

| Subthrust; Forms all or part of the closure by sealing the reservoir laterally or from the top.

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|  Wrench fault trap; Forms all or part of the closure by sealing the reservoir laterally or from the top. || Flower structure; Opposing reverse faults diverge upward, forming a fan or flower cross section pattern. Develop along wrench fault zones.

|  Wrench fault trap; Forms all or part of the closure by sealing the reservoir laterally or from the top. || Flower structure; Opposing reverse faults diverge upward, forming a fan or flower [[cross section]] pattern. Develop along wrench fault zones.

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[[Category:Traps, trap types, and the petroleum system]]  

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[[Category:Classification of exploration traps]]

[[Category:Classification of exploration traps]]