seismic depth calculation in geophysics



seismic depth calculation
Seismic waves are bend when they pass through soil and rocks beneath the earth surface,  therefore velocity changes when they pass different earth formation. All substance have different refractive index and hence when seismic wave pass through them the velocity changes, the waves are refracted when they cross a boundary between types of rocks or soil formation. To pass a seismic waves through the earth a short gun or explosive is used. The principle use the snell law  and properties of echo( here reflection of the wave) to determine the depth and spread of oil, water or any mineral deposits.

 

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