Geophysics

Acquisition geophysicist setting up for a job

Geophysics is the study of the physical properties and behavior of the Earth and other planets using a range of quantitative methods and techniques from physics, mathematics, and geology. It involves studying the physical properties of the Earth, such as its gravity, magnetic fields, seismic waves, and electromagnetic radiation, to understand its internal structure, composition, and dynamics.

Geophysicists use a variety of tools and techniques to study the Earth, including seismology, electromagnetic surveys, gravity measurements, and remote sensing using satellites. By analyzing data from these methods, geophysicists can develop models of the Earth’s interior and predict its behavior in response to natural processes such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and climate change.

Geophysics has applications in many fields, including mineral exploration, oil and gas exploration, environmental monitoring, and the study of natural hazards. It is also used to understand the dynamics of other planets in our solar system and beyond.

Interpretation with Seismic Attributes

Maps obtained for attribute R∗0 PR rotated 45° for the horizons of sands

Learning Objectives After completing this topic “Interpretation with Seismic Attributes”, you will be able to: Provide the definition of seismic attributes. Describe how and where seismic attributes are applied. Explain how seismic attributes are classified. Outline how AVO attributes are used to analyze changes in the amplitude of seismic waves. …

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Seismic Interpretation Methods

3D crosswell and surface seismic from the Santa Rosa gas field from Eastern Venezuela

Learning Objectives After completing this topic ” Seismic Interpretation Methods “, you will be able to: Explain the purpose of seismic modeling and how it aids seismic interpretation. Describe how the amplitude, polarity, and shape of the seismic signal are important to understanding the geological lateral variations of the subsurface. …

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Seismic Stratigraphy

Sediments deposited between two picked reflections during salt uplift

Learning Objectives After completing this topic “Seismic Stratigraphy“, you will be able to: Determine what to accept as genuine geology, and what to dismiss as an artifact of the seismic method. Discuss the reasons for thickening and thinning of reflection intervals and explain what types of structures these can help …

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Structural Interpretation

Structural Interpretation

The initial goal of seismic structural interpretation is to determine the location of favorable traps for hydrocarbon accumulations. The first step is to determine ...

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Seismic Interpretation | What is seismic interpretation?

Introduction to Seismic Interpretation

Seismic Interpretation is the extraction of subsurface geologic information from seismic data. On that definition we all are agreed. However, if we seek a more penetrating explanation, we find practitioners get tongue-tied and talk around the subject in a variety of ways.

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Seismic Methods

Refraction and Reflection Comparison

Seismic methods are based on the study of elastic wave propagation inside the earth. These waves are generated by explosions on the earth's surface (in seismic exploration), or by seismic sources in the earth's crust (in seismology).

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Petroleum Geophysics Overview

Acquisition geophysicist setting up for a job

Learning Objectives After completing this topic “Petroleum Geophysics“, you will be able to: Identify geophysics from a historical perspective Describe the evolutionary role of the geophysicist Summarize the progress and utilization of seismic technology Explain how to find hydrocarbon accumulations History of Petroleum Geophysics Only in the 19th century did …

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