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| | part = Predicting the occurrence of oil and gas traps | | | part = Predicting the occurrence of oil and gas traps |
| | chapter = Exploring for structural traps | | | chapter = Exploring for structural traps |
− | | frompg = 20-1 | + | | frompg = 20-27 |
− | | topg = 20-70 | + | | topg = 20-28 |
| | author = R.A. Nelson, T.L. Patton, S. Serra | | | author = R.A. Nelson, T.L. Patton, S. Serra |
| | link = http://archives.datapages.com/data/specpubs/beaumont/ch20/ch20.htm | | | link = http://archives.datapages.com/data/specpubs/beaumont/ch20/ch20.htm |
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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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− | '''Shear wave data''', in combination with conventional compressional wave data, can provide information on lithology, fractures, and the presence of hydrocarbons. | + | '''Shear wave data''', in combination with conventional compressional wave data, can provide information on lithology, [[fracture]]s, and the presence of hydrocarbons. |
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− | '''Refraction seismic data''' provide a deep crustal view of gross structure (basin scale to lithosphere-upper mantle scale), which is useful when trying to understand regional tectonics. | + | '''Refraction seismic data''' provide a deep crustal view of gross structure (basin scale to lithosphere-upper [[mantle]] scale), which is useful when trying to understand regional tectonics. |
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| ==How to use it== | | ==How to use it== |
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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 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. |
| * Generate depth conversions during iterative interpretations. | | * Generate depth conversions during iterative interpretations. |
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| * Telford, W., M., Geldart, L., P., Sheriff, R., E., 1990, Applied Geophysics: Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 770 p. | | * Telford, W., M., Geldart, L., P., Sheriff, R., E., 1990, Applied Geophysics: Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 770 p. |
| * Brown, A., R., 1996, Interpretation of three-dimensional seismic data: [http://store.aapg.org/detail.aspx?id=1025 AAPG Memoir 42], 4th ed., 424 p. | | * Brown, A., R., 1996, Interpretation of three-dimensional seismic data: [http://store.aapg.org/detail.aspx?id=1025 AAPG Memoir 42], 4th ed., 424 p. |
− | * Bally, A., W., ed., 1983, Seismic Expression of Structural Styles, A Picture and Work Atlas: [[AAPG Studies in Geology 15]], 3 vols. | + | * Bally, A., W., ed., 1983, Seismic Expression of Structural Styles, A Picture and Work Atlas: [http://store.aapg.org/detail.aspx?id=477 AAPG Studies in Geology 15], 3 vols. |
− | * Badley, M., E., 1985, Practical [[Seismic interpretation]]: Boston, International Human Resources Development Corp., 266 p. | + | * Badley, M., E., 1985, Practical seismic interpretation: Boston, International Human Resources Development Corp., 266 p. |
| * Slotboom, R., T., Lawton, D., C., Spratt, D., A., 1996, Seismic interpretation of the triangle zone at Jumping Pond, Alberta: Bulletin of Canadian Petroleum Geology, vol. 44, p. 233–243. | | * Slotboom, R., T., Lawton, D., C., Spratt, D., A., 1996, Seismic interpretation of the triangle zone at Jumping Pond, Alberta: Bulletin of Canadian Petroleum Geology, vol. 44, p. 233–243. |
| * Sheriff, R., E., 1982, Structural Interpretation of Seismic Data: AAPG Education Course Notes 23, 73 p. | | * Sheriff, R., E., 1982, Structural Interpretation of Seismic Data: AAPG Education Course Notes 23, 73 p. |
| * Fraser, A., J., Gawthorpe, R., L., 1990, Tectono-stratigraphic development and hydrocar-bon habitat of the Carboniferous in northern England, in Hardman, R., F., P., Brooks, J., eds., Tectonic Events Responsible for Britain's Oil and Gas Reserves: Geological Society of London Special Publication 55, p. 49–86. | | * Fraser, A., J., Gawthorpe, R., L., 1990, Tectono-stratigraphic development and hydrocar-bon habitat of the Carboniferous in northern England, in Hardman, R., F., P., Brooks, J., eds., Tectonic Events Responsible for Britain's Oil and Gas Reserves: Geological Society of London Special Publication 55, p. 49–86. |
− | * Coffeen, J., A., 1984, [[Interpreting seismic data]] Workbook: Tulsa, PennWell Publishing Co., 196 p. | + | * Coffeen, J., A., 1984, Interpreting seismic data workbook: Tulsa, PennWell Publishing Co., 196 p. |
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| ==See also== | | ==See also== |
− | * [[Prospect delineation techniques and tools]] | + | * [[Forward modeling of seismic data]] |
− | * [[Tectonic modeling]] | + | * [[Displaying seismic data]] |
− | * [[Balanced cross sections]] | + | * [[Seismic data - creating an integrated structure map]] |
− | * [[Dipmeter analysis]] | + | * [[Seismic data: building a stratigraphic model]] |
− | * [[Petrofabrics]] | + | * [[Seismic data acquisition on land]] |
− | * [[Fracture analysis]] | + | * [[Marine seismic data acquisition]] |
| + | * [[Seismic interpretation]] |
| + | * [[Seismic inversion]] |
| + | * [[Seismic migration]] |
| + | * [[Seismic processing basics]] |
| + | * [[Vertical and lateral seismic resolution and attenuation]] |
| + | * [[Three-dimensional seismic method]] |
| + | * [[3-D seismic data: the data cube]] |
| + | * [[Components of a 3-D seismic survey]] |
| + | * [[3-D seismic data views]] |
| + | * [[Seismic data - mapping with two-dimensional data]] |
| + | * [[Phases of a seismic project]] |
| + | * [[Seismic data interpretation - recurring themes]] |
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| ==External links== | | ==External links== |
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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]] |