Table 1 Rating criterion of the indicators used in the evaluation.

From: A novel method for evaluating shale gas preservation conditions in an area on a regional scale

Evaluation parameter

Indicator

Rating criteria

Fracture index (km/km2)

0.00

1.00

0.00–30.00

1.00–0.00

>= 30.00

0.00

Dip angle index (°)

0.00

1.00

0.00–30.00

1.00–0.00

>= 30.00

0.00

Stratigraphy index

Burial area

1.00

Exposed area

0.60

Denuded area

0.00

Igneous and metamorphic area

0.00