Seismology

Seismology

The study of earthquake, seismic sources, and wave propagation through the Earth.

Industry: Earth science

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Seismic survey

Earth science; Seismology

A technique for determining the detailed structure of the rocks underlying a particular area by passing acoustic shock waves into the strata and detecting and measuring the reflected signals.

Shot

Earth science; Seismology

A small explosion used to produce shock waves during a seismic survey.

Seismic exploration

Earth science; Seismology

An exploration technique involving the use of seismic methods.

Jug hustler

Earth science; Seismology

A member of a seismic crew who operates the geophones.

Seismic observer

Earth science; Seismology

A seismic observer operates geophysical recording instruments used in seismic surveys and performs routine maintenance to ensure optimum data quality.