The Yinggehai basin is characterized by high thermal gradients and overpressure.The diapir structure zone contains rich resources of oil and gas.

• 莺歌海盆地是中国近海最重要的天然气探区之一,具有超高温及异常高压的独特地质条件,中央坳陷形成了众多巨型泥底辟构造。