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All fractures are normally divided into two groups:
| Natural fractures | Induced Hydraulic Fractures |
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which are naturally created, | which are created as a result of anthropogenic invasion, called Hydraulic Fracturing |
The difference between the origin of Natural fractures and Induced Hydraulic Fractures translates to the difference in fracture geometry and its dynamic behaviour.
This is why the two categories of fractures are normally covered by different Subsurface E&P Disciplines.
See Also
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[ Natural fracture ]
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