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Letter FGeology glossary

Fluid Flow (Geology)

Fluid flow in geology refers to the movement of fluids, such as water, oil, or gas, through the pores and fractures of rocks. Understanding fluid flow is essential in hydrogeology, petroleum geology, and environmental geology for managing water resources, predicting the movement of contaminants, and optimizing oil and gas extraction.

Rock fracture with labeled halo and pen for scale (fluid flow (geology))
Fig. 1 Rock fracture with labeled halo and pen for scale (fluid flow (geology))

Source Bear, J. (1972). Dynamics of Fluids in Porous Media. Dover Publications.

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