| Concept URI | http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/8304 |
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| Preferred label | tar sand |
| Definition | A sandstone in which hydrocarbons have been trapped; the lighter compounds evaporate, leaving a residue of asphalt in the rock pores. |
| Notation | |
| Status | Valid |
| Status Modified | 2013-12-05 |
| Accepted Date | 2013-12-05 |
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| Source |
European Environment Agency
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