Basic Exploration Geophysics

Introduces geophysical methods used to explore for natural resources and to survey earth structure for purposes of geological and engineering knowledge. These methods include seismic refraction and reflection surveying, gravity and magnetic field surveying, electrical resistivity and electromagnetic field surveying, and geophysical well logging. Covers modern field procedures and instruments, as well as data processing and interpretation techniques, including graphical methods. All basic surveying methods are described step-by-step, and illustrated by practical examples. Well illustrated.

Chapter 1 The Search 1

Chapter 2 Seismic Waves 15

Chapter 3 Refracted Seismic Waves and Earth Structure 39

Chapter 4 Reflected Seismic Waves and Earth Structure 81

Chapter 5 Seismic Surveying 117

Chapter 6 Seismic Reflection Data Processing and Interpretation 163

Chapter 7 Gravity on the Earth 221

Chapter 8 Gravity Surveying 249

Chapter 9 Bouguer Gravity and Geology 281

Chapter 10 Earth Magnetism 333

Chapter 11 Surveying the Anomalous Magnetic Field 375

Chapter 12 Magnetic Anomalies and Their Geologic Sources 401

Chapter 13 Geoelectrical Surveying 445

Chapter 14 Geophysical Well Logging 501

Index 543

Edwin S. Robinson and Cahit Coruh are the authors of Basic Exploration Geophysics, published by Wiley.