Seismic Techniques
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Exploration Technique: Seismic Techniques
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Exploration Technique Information | |
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Exploration Group: | Geophysical Techniques |
Exploration Sub Group: | Seismic Techniques |
Parent Exploration Technique: | Geophysical Techniques |
Information Provided by Technique | |
Lithology: | Rock unit density influences elastic wave velocities. |
Stratigraphic/Structural: | Structural geology- faults, folds, grabens, horst blocks, sedimentary layering, discontinuities, etc. |
Hydrological: | Combining compressional and shear wave results can indicate the presence of fluid saturation in the formation. |
Thermal: | High temperatures and pressure impact the compressional and shear wave velocities. |
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