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Factorial kriging analysis applied to geological data from petroleum exploration

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A regionalized variable, thickness of the reservoir layer, from a gas field is decomposed by factorial kriging analysis. Maps of the obtained components may be associated with depositional environments that are favorable for petroleum exploration.

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Jaquet, O. Factorial kriging analysis applied to geological data from petroleum exploration. Math Geol 21, 683–691 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00893316

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