Seismic geomorphology - an overview

TLDR

Seismic geomorphology uses 3‑D seismic data to extract geomorphic insights and study the subsurface, covering topics from depositional element analysis to regional issues, lithology prediction, and diagenetic modification. The volume compiles key technical papers from the 2005 Seismic Geomorphology Conference co‑convened by the Society for Sedimentary Geology and the Geological Society. It employs a variety of analytical techniques to image and visualize depositional elements and other geologically significant features. Seismic geomorphology is in its early stages but is expected to expand rapidly as high‑quality 3‑D seismic data become more available to researchers.

Abstract

Abstract Seismic geomorphology, the extraction of geomorphic insights using predominantly three-dimensional seismic data, is a rapidly evolving discipline that facilitates the study of the subsurface using plan view images. A variety of analytical techniques is employed to image and visualize depositional elements and other geologically significant features. This volume presents key technical papers presented at a recent research conference - the Seismic Geomorphology Conference (10–11 February 2005), co-convened by the Society for Sedimentary Geology and The Geological Society (London). These papers cover a broad range of topics, from detailed depositional element analysis to big picture regional issues, from lithology prediction to diagenetic modification of the stratigraphic section. This discipline is only in its early stages of development and will henceforth expand rapidly in response to the growing availability to researchers of high-quality three-dimensional seismic data.