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| * Refraction | | * Refraction |
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− | '''2-D reflection seismic data''' provide cross-sectional views in both the dip and strike directions. Data on the lines are a mixture of both in-plane and out-of-plane reflectors. 2-D reflection seismic data are most important in the earlier stages of an exploration program, especially in frontier basins. | + | '''2-D reflection seismic data''' provide cross-sectional views in both the [[dip]] and strike directions. Data on the lines are a mixture of both in-plane and out-of-plane reflectors. 2-D reflection seismic data are most important in the earlier stages of an exploration program, especially in frontier basins. |
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| '''3-D reflection seismic data''' provide resolved cross-sectional views along any [[azimuth]] within the survey area. Time “slices” (maps) on any horizon can also be generated. The nature and location of out-of-plane features can be more accurately determined. Because of the high acquisition costs, 3-D seismic techniques normally are used only to more accurately define individual prospects. | | '''3-D reflection seismic data''' provide resolved cross-sectional views along any [[azimuth]] within the survey area. Time “slices” (maps) on any horizon can also be generated. The nature and location of out-of-plane features can be more accurately determined. Because of the high acquisition costs, 3-D seismic techniques normally are used only to more accurately define individual prospects. |
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| * Interpretation on each line should proceed from well-imaged, well-constrained portions of the line toward areas of poorer constraint. Use symbols for varying quality of interpretation. | | * Interpretation on each line should proceed from well-imaged, well-constrained portions of the line toward areas of poorer constraint. Use symbols for varying quality of interpretation. |
| * Map multiple horizons. | | * Map multiple horizons. |
− | * Map and contour fault surfaces critical to closure. | + | * Map and [[contour]] fault surfaces critical to closure. |
| * Integrate fault and horizon contours. | | * Integrate fault and horizon contours. |
| * In thrust, rift, and extensional terranes, emphasize dip line interpretation; in foreland and [http://www.glossary.oilfield.slb.com/en/Terms.aspx?LookIn=term%20name&filter=wrench%20fault wrench] terranes, equally emphasize strike line interpretation. | | * In thrust, rift, and extensional terranes, emphasize dip line interpretation; in foreland and [http://www.glossary.oilfield.slb.com/en/Terms.aspx?LookIn=term%20name&filter=wrench%20fault wrench] terranes, equally emphasize strike line interpretation. |
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| [[Category:Predicting the occurrence of oil and gas traps]] | | [[Category:Predicting the occurrence of oil and gas traps]] |
| [[Category:Exploring for structural traps]] | | [[Category:Exploring for structural traps]] |
| + | [[Category:Treatise Handbook 3]] |