syrgasberikad
Syrgasberikad is a term used in geology and materials science to describe samples or environments that are enriched in gaseous content relative to a reference state. The term appears to be a compound word formed from roots meaning gas and rich, and its precise usage varies among researchers. In practice, syrgasberikad describes materials or zones where the volume fraction or partial pressure of volatiles such as CO2, CH4, H2S, or water vapor exceeds typical background values. Measurement commonly involves sampling of pore gas, gas-chromatography analysis, mass-spectrometry, and imaging techniques that infer gas content from porosity and spectral data.
Syrgasberikad can be observed in several contexts: hydrocarbon reservoirs with a gas cap or overprinting gas
Applications and implications include assessing potential for gas extraction, evaluating hazards associated with pressurized gas pockets,
In related topics, see gas saturation, volatile content, degassing, hydrocarbon reservoir, and volcanology.