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Seismic velocity

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003321

The speed at which seismic waves propagate through a rock formation, influenced by the rock's density, elasticity, and fluid content. It is a key parameter for converting seismic travel times into depths and for understanding lithology. Seismic velocities typically increase with depth and with the stiffness of the rock.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-003321
FieldOil and gas
SubjectGeophysics
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003321",
  "term": "Seismic velocity",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The speed at which seismic waves propagate through a rock formation, influenced by the rock's density, elasticity, and fluid content. It is a key parameter for converting seismic travel times into depths and for understanding lithology. Seismic velocities typically increase with depth and with the stiffness of the rock.",
  "subject": "Geophysics",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/seismic-velocity/"
}

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