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study method > seismic reflection

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seismic reflection  

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  • Reflection seismology (or seismic reflection) is a method of exploration geophysics that uses the principles of seismology to estimate the properties of the Earth's subsurface from reflected seismic waves. The method requires a controlled seismic source of energy, such as dynamite or Tovex blast, a specialized air gun or a seismic vibrator. Reflection seismology is similar to sonar and echolocation. (Adapted from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reflection_seismology)

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  • reflection seismology

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