An Introduction to Geophysical Exploration (eBook)

Philip Kearey gained a B.Sc. in Geology and a Ph.D. in Geophysics at the University of Durham. After two years working for the Canadian government he took up a post as Lecturer in Applied Geophysics at the University of Bristol in 1976. He was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 1995. He was elected as Chartered Geologist of the Geological Society in 1991. Mike Brooks was a Professor of Geology and Head of the Department of Geology at Cardiff University from 1978 to 1993 and is now a Professor Emeritus of the University. From 1993 to 2001 he was the Education and Training Officer of the Geological Society of London. Ian Hill is Senior Lecturer in Geophysics at the University of Leicester where he teaches Geophysics and Plate Tectonics. He was the first chairman of the Environmental and Industrial Geophysics Group (EIGG) of the Geological Society of London. He is a Chartered Geologist.

Preface.

1. The Principles and Limitations of Geophysical ExplorationMethods.

2. Geophysical Data Processing.

3. Elements of Seismic Surveying.

4. Seismic Reflection Surveying.

5. Seismic Refraction Surveying.

6. Gravity Surveying.

7. Magnetic Surveying.

8. Electrical Surveying.

9. Electromagnetic Surveying.

10. Radiometric Surveying.

11. Geophysical Borehole Logging.

Appendix.

References.

Index

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