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1. n. [Geology]
Rock
overlying an area or point of interest in the subsurface.
See:
compaction
,
overpressure
More Details:
Rocks Matter: Ground Truth in Geomechanics
2. n. [Geology]
The weight of overlying
rock
.
See:
compaction
,
geostatic pressure
,
lithostatic pressure
,
overpressure
More Details:
Rocks Matter: Ground Truth in Geomechanics