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overburden

1. n. []

Rock overlying an area or point of interest in the subsurface.

See related terms: compaction, overpressure

Pressure versus depth plot

2. n. []

The weight of overlying rock.

See related terms: compaction, geostatic pressure, lithostatic pressure, overpressure