Bedding-parallel fractures in shale: Formation mechanisms, geological significance, and implications for hydrocarbon accumulation—A review

Earth-Science Reviews 2026

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Authors: Shu Jiang, Huanquan SUN, Jichao Fang, Hanyong Bao, Zhiguo Shu, Jiqing Li, Yiwen Ju
DOI: 10.1016/j.earscirev.2026.105447
Cited by: 5
References: 186

Fields of Study & Subjects

Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis Geological and Geochemical Analysis Hydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir Analysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Earth-Science Reviews
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
277
Pages
105447–105447
Publication date
7 March 2026
Language
EN