bed — Oil & Gas Glossary
A layer of sediment or sedimentaryrock, or stratum. A bed is the smallest stratigraphic unit, generally a centimeter or more in thickness. To be labeled a bed, the stratum must be distinguishable from adjacent beds.
A layer of sediment or sedimentaryrock, or stratum. A bed is the smallest stratigraphic unit, generally a centimeter or more in thickness. To be labeled a bed, the stratum must be distinguishable from adjacent beds.