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September 13, 2020 • 02:42 am 30 points
  • IIT JAM
  • Geology (GG)

What is anticlinal theory ?

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    Rahul kumar

    Anticlinal theory is related to hydrocarbon accumulation. According to anticlinal theory; because oil is lighter than water it would seek the highest part of an underground structural fold. Thus, an anticline is a more favourable place to drill for oil than syncline. Refer to the attached figure.

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    Sajan sarthak Best Answer

    Anticlinal theory suggest that oil as lighter will go to top of anticline if gas present it will be at peak. see figure below

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