Catagenesis
Catagenesis :
(n.) Geology, Shale Gas. The physical and chemical alteration of sediments and pore fluids at temperatures and pressures higher than those of diagenesis. Catagenesis involves heating in the range of 500 to 1500C [1220F to 3020F]. At these temperatures, chemical bonds break down in kerogen and clays withinshale, generating liquid hydrocarbons. At the high end of this temperature range, secondary cracking of oil molecules can generate gas molecules. See: metagenesis
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