Seismo-electrics, electro-seismics, and seismo-magnetics for earth sciences

The seismo-electromagnetic method (SEM) is used for non-invasive subsurface exploration. It shows interesting results for detecting fluids such as water, ice, oil, gas, CO2, and also to better characterise the subsurface in terms of porosity, permeability, and fractures. However, a limitation of thi...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Jouniaux, Laurence, Zyserman, Fabio Iván
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2015
País:Argentina
Institución:Universidad Nacional de La Plata
Repositorio:SEDICI (UNLP)
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:sedici.unlp.edu.ar:10915/131469
Acceso en línea:http://sedici.unlp.edu.ar/handle/10915/131469
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Ciencias Naturales
Geofísica
seismo-electromagnetic method
subsurface exploration
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Sumario:The seismo-electromagnetic method (SEM) is used for non-invasive subsurface exploration. It shows interesting results for detecting fluids such as water, ice, oil, gas, CO2, and also to better characterise the subsurface in terms of porosity, permeability, and fractures. However, a limitation of this method is the low level of the induced signals. We first describe SEM's theoretical background, and the role of some key parameters. We then detail recent studies on SEM, through theoretical and numerical developments, and through field and laboratory observations, to show that this method can bring advantages compared to classical geophysical methods.