Question 3259 Deck General

You are correct, the answer is B) kick. A kick refers to the uncontrolled entry of water, gas, oil, or other formation fluid into the wellbore, which can lead to a loss of well control and a potential blowout if not properly managed. This is a key concept in well control and drilling operations, where maintaining a proper balance between the pressure in the wellbore and the pressure in the surrounding formation is crucial. The other options are incorrect because: A) a gusher refers to an uncontrolled flow of oil or gas from a well, which is a more severe event than a kick; C) flow refers to the controlled movement of fluids in the wellbore, which is different from an uncontrolled kick; and D) a blowout is the result of a kick that is not brought under control, leading to a catastrophic release of fluids from the well.