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Scientific Value of Coring the Proposed Southern Appalachian Research Drill Hole (1987) / Chapter Skim
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ORGANIC GEOCHEMISTRY
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... Organic constituents of fluids trapped in overlying crystalline rocks may be related to metamorphism of the platform rocks during and following thrusting. Coring would provide an opportunity to study organic constituents as a function of depth and metamorphism in pristine samples.
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... Migration of hydrocarbons across interfaces between rock types can only be studied if samples are obtained at the very close intervals that cores provide. If light hydrocarbon gases are present, it will be necessary to use a high pressure coring device to ensure that none of the gases escapes during collection.
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