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LEVE SEISMIQUE [1 record]

Record 1 2006-11-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geological Research and Exploration
  • Seismic Prospecting
DEF

A technique for determining the detailed structure of the rocks underlying a particular area by passing acoustic shock waves into the strata and detecting and measuring the detected signals.

CONT

Gravity and seismic surveys are useful in outlining salt domes and rolls.

OBS

[It is] the initial phase of seismic prospecting.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
  • Prospection sismique
CONT

La Direction des ressources pétrolières et gazières prépare des cartes illustrant le potentiel en hydrocarbures du territoire. Il peut être nécessaire de procéder à des relevés séismiques et à des forages d'essai.

CONT

L'interprétation des relevés sismiques est plus sûre si les renseignements géologiques obtenus peuvent être comparés avec la stratigraphie établie dans un ou plusieurs trous de forage.

Key term(s)
  • lever sismique
  • lever séismique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Investigaciones y prospecciones geológicas
  • Prospección sísmica
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