Reflection seismology
Explore subsurface properties with seismology / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about surface seismic surveys. For a related process, see Vertical seismic profile.
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.
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