The highresolution 3d seismic data provide a good opportunity for studying the internal architectures of the shelf ridges. Application of 3d seismic visualization techniques for. Pdf seismic geomorphobgy and highresolution seismic. Seismic geomorphology of paleozoic collapse features in the fort worth basin usa, e c sullivan, k j marfurt, c blumentritt and m ammerman fluvial seismic geomorphology.
Figure 4 cover page of the seismic geomorphology book. The integration of seismic stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology by henry w. Seismic geomorphology applications to hydrocarbon exploration. Summary understanding the representation of depositional elements and geological features in 3d seismic data and extracting these objects is crucial for building comprehensive geologic models used in reservoir characterization. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover henry s.
As with geology, geomorphology is a tangle of physics, chemistry, biology and history. The unsupervised neural network is first trained on a representative set of input vectors attributes extracted at different locations to find the cluster centres. Seismic geomorphology helps examine buried landforms. He helped pioneer and develop the modern approach to sequence stratigraphy, blending the disciplines of sedimentology, stratigraphy, and depositional systems analysis, largely within the context of oil and gas exploration.
Results suggest either a tide or wave dominated delta with fluvial processes being of tertiary. Seismic geomorphology and highresolution seismic stratigraphy of. London, special publication 277, seismic geomorphology. A combination of crosssections and stratigraphic slices is the key to recognize geomorphologic patterns and to extract the associated geomorphologic features posamentier, 2005. Four keynote talks will focus on 1 extracting seismic data patterns using predictive painting sergey fomel, 2 process based modeling of deep water systems tao sun, 3 the shape of seismic interpretation kurt marfurt and 4 integrating seismic stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology. Sequence stratigraphy and facies associations wiley. Seismic geomorphology and highresolution seismic stratigraphy of innershelf fluvial, estuarine, deltaic, and marine sequences, gulf of. The school of earth sciences is pleased to invite you to a lecture in the ses seminar series given by henry w. Many different seismic attributes and spectral decomposition techniques are often able to enhance and bring out subtle features andor lithologic changes that are still hidden within a traditional seismic amplitude display. Monthly meeting integration of seismic stratigraphy and. Useful notes on geomorphology your article library.
Introduction there is no general theory of geomorphology. The seismic geomorphologic feature of deepwater channel was fast. Using 3d seismic data for visualization of depositional. Apr 17, 2018 most recently, he has employed an interdisciplinary approach to the predication of lithofacies distribution through time and space by integrating stratigraphy, geomorphology, and depositional systems analysis, using 3d seismic visualization integrated with borehole data. Posamentier entitled deepwater exploration targets from shelf edge to basin floor.
Integration of seismic geomorphology and seismic stratigraphy. This volume arises from several sessions on sequence stratigraphy held at the thirteenth international sedimentological congress, with emphasis on facies associations within a sequence stratigraphic framework. Therefore, geomorphology is literally the study of earth forms. Seismic geomorphology and stratigraphy of depositional. It is possible to submit a comment about a recently published article in geomorphology. Seismic geomorphology, the extraction of geomorphic insights using predominantly threedimensional seismic data, is a rapidly evolving. Article information, pdf download for seismic geomorphology and. Seismic geomorphology and stratigraphy of depositional elements in deepwater settings. Coinciding with the presentation of his medal, the petroleum group, in partnership with the virtual seismic atlas, ran a meeting to showcase the exciting new imagery and the geology it inspires. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover henrys.
The basic or fundamental concepts of geomorphology are as follows. Geomorphology and process sedimentology from 3d seismic data, sepm research symposium. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of. Seismic geomorphology in exploration and development. Seismic attributes and their applications in seismic. Dec 07, 2015 on this page you can read or download geomorphology notes pdf in pdf format. Seismic geomorphology seismic facies analysis seismic facies analysis is an interval based derivation to quickly reveal the geological facies from seismic data.
First, seismic volume attributes are applied on both original and. The purpose of this discussion is to highlight and discuss various imaging techniques in seismic geomorphology. Posamentier 2000, 2001 as the application of analytical techniques pertaining to the study of landforms and to the analysis of ancient, buried geomorphical surfaces as imaged by 3d seismic data. Seismic facies analysis and seismic geomorphology e. Henry posamentier and lesli wood the application of seismic geomorphology to exploration and field development is a natural consequence of the advent of highquality and increasingly more affordable and widespread 3d seismic data currently available. Seismic imaging of depositional and geomorphic systems. Geomorphologists are primarily concerned with the study of earths surficial features, including their origin and evolution and impact on human activity.
If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. View henry posamentiers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Posamentier, ancient shelf ridgesa potentially significant component of the transgressive systems tract. Experiments in geomorphology procedure is critical in the earth sciences. Compared with previously documented cases in which the ridge can only be expressed by a single seismic reflector e. Seismic geomorphology, the extraction of geomorphic insights using predominantly threedimensional seismic data, is a rapidly evolving discipline that facilitates the study of the subsurface using. Citescore values are based on citation counts in a given year e.
Dileep tiwary, henry posamentier, andrew royle, and zhao zhang. It must be brief and directed only towards the main issues that are being questioned in the original paper. Seismicgeomorphologyofa tertiaryagedisolated carbonateplatformsystem,browsebasin, northwest shelfofaustralia. In the vanguard of the science of seismic geomorphology stands henry posamentier, the societys 2010 william smith medallist. Posamentier, venkatarathnan kolla, seismic geomorphology and stratigraphy of depositional deepwater deposits elements in deepwater settings, pages 367 388, volume vol. Aapg memoir 58 entitled siliciclastic sequence stratigraphy edited by paul weimer and henry w. Prior to joining chevron in 2007, he was with anadarko petroleum corporation where he served as chief geologist. Quantitative seismic geomorphology qsg is a new direction in the interpretation of seismic morphologies that will create a step change in our knowledge, characterization, and understanding of older clastic environments. Geomorphology and general systems theory during the past decade several valuable attempts have been made, notably by strahler 1950,1952a, and 1952b, by culling 1957, p. Geomorphology article about geomorphology by the free. Seismic geomorphology, architecture and genesis of miocene. Application of quantitative seismic geomorphologic. Seismic geomorphology of a tertiaryaged isolated carbonate platform system, browse basin. A quick look into the aapg 2016 ultimate career advancement resource guide online courses education conferences short courses esymposia field seminars 2016 education program take a glance inside and choose your favorites now.
Such data can afford direct imaging of depositional elements, which can then be analyzed using seismic stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology to yield predictions of lithologic distribution, insights to. A 3d seismic case study from the northern south china sea margin, marine and petroleum geology 2014, doi. Seismic geomorphobgy and highresolution seismic stratigraphy of innershelf fluvial, estuarine, deltaic, and marine sequences, gulf of thailand. Posamentier, published in 1993 by the american association of petroleum geologists, isbn 08918373, 492 pages. Characterization of a shalegas reservoir based on a seismic amplitude variation with offset inversion for transverse isotropy with vertical axis of symmetry media and quantitative seismic interpretation. Introduction to geomorphology web interactive or pdf addtional questions related to text readings. Geomorphologists are concerned primarily with earths surficial features, including their origin, history, composition, and impact on human activity.
Figure 3 is an excellent example of making a three dimensional sense from 2d seismic sections by posamentier and kolla 2003. Henry william posamentier born december 4, 1948 is an american geologist. It is also geometry, as the geomorphology plays out in a. Why does bloom not title his book a systematic analysis of landforms. This course is designed to enhance interpretation skill sets with regard to geologic interpretation of seismic. Using 3d seismic data for visualization of depositional systems integrating seismic stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology henry w. Seismic expression of depositional elements associated. Seismic stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology research. The author analyses the contributions provided by geomorphology in studies suited to the assessment of seismic risk. Zalerts allow you to be notified by email about the availability of new books according to your search query.
Seismic geomorphology and highresolution seismic stratigraphy of innershelf fluvial, estuarine, deltaic, and marine sequences, gulf of thailand. Origin and anatomy of two different types of masstransport. Seismic geomorphology, when used in conjunction with seismic stratigraphy, represents. Seismic geomorphology permits interpretation of the process regime of the youngest shelfedge depocentre by applying a new processbased shallowmarine classification scheme to the 3d seismic attribute data. Dec 07, 2015 on this page you can read or download geomorphology grade 10 notes pdf in pdf format. Henry posamentier with the permission of woodside energy and chevron energy technologies. Seismic geomorphology in the late cenozoic depositional. Henry posamentier consultant selfemployed linkedin. During the past decade he pioneered and popularized the discipline of seismic geomorphology, which. The geological society of london frontiers of seismic. Geomorphology, if we go by the greek roots of the term, would mean a discourse on forms of the earths surface. Pdf 3d seismic geomorphology of a deepwater slope channel. View henry posamentier s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Posamentier is partially colorblind and prefers to view his seismic data in.
Seismic geomorphology of miocene carbonate sedimentation in the browse basin, north west shelf, australia. Seismic geomorphology of miocene carbonate sedimentation. During the past decade he pioneered and popularized the discipline of seismic geomorphology. Geomorphology of active faulting and seismic hazard assessment. Seismic stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology into the. Using 3d seismic data to predict lithology in the subsurface. The introduction into geography, via geomorphology, of the open systematic model which may prove of especial rele vance to students of human geography. View seismic stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology research papers on academia. The spatial and temporal evolutionofcarbonateplatform environmentsthelowersectionpart i 6. The seismic geomorphology is useful to interpret seismic patterns for. The fundamental principles upon which sequence stratigraphy is based are applicable at a broad range of temporal and physical scales. Seismic stratigraphy and geomorphology of a tide or wave.
Most recently, he has employed an interdisciplinary approach to the prediction of lithofacies distribution through time and space by integrating stratigraphy, geomorphology, and depositional systems analysis, using 3d seismic visualization integrated with borehole data. Cartwright we are poised to embark on a new era of discovery in the study of geomorphology. He was a senior geological advisor with chevron energy technology company serving as a worldwide consultant to exploration and development business units on a wide range of geological issues. A successful study of seismic geomorphology at the gulf of thailand situated. Posamentier, chevron energy technology company s i p e s l u n c h e o n m e e t i ng thursday, december 17, 2009 houston petroleum club in the discovery room, 800 bell st. Jun 14, 2002 this is the first book to bring together practical examples from around the world to show how geomorphological evidence can help in effective land utilisation and hazard risk assessment.
Initially, the subject was concerned with unravelling the history of landform development, but now it is also concerned with understanding the processes which create landforms and how these processes operate. Therefore geomorphology is literally the study of earth forms. Posamentier, henry, and ole martinsen, 2006, the character and genesis of mass transport complexes i. Here, a bestpractice procedure for the automated extraction of seismic geomorphology is presented. The significance of mass transport deposits in deepwater environments, aapg annual convention, april 912, 2006 technical program. This is a pdf file of an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for publication. We use cookies to offer you a better experience, personalize content, tailor advertising, provide social media features, and better understand the use of our services. Posamentier is a worldwide consultant in seismic and sequence stratigraphy with a focus on lithofacies prediction risk issues. Henry posamentier society of exploration geophysicists. Quantitative seismic interpretation an earth modeling. It is concerned with the internal geologic processes of the earths crust, such as tectonic activity and volcanism that constructs new landforms, as well as externally driven forces of wind, water, waves, and glacial ice that modify such landforms. Seismic amplitude alone often carries a lot of information such as geomorphologic features. Analyses of 3d seismic data in predominantly basinfloor settings offshore indonesia, nigeria, and the gulf of mexico, reveal the extensive presence of gravityflow depositional elements.
Posamentier is a geological consultant recently retired from chevron energy technology company. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Seismic stratigraphy in conjunction with seismic geomorphology, calibrated by borehole data, has elevated the degree to which seismic data can facilitate geological interpretation. The structure, function and management implications of fluvial sedimentary systems no access. Seismic geomorphology and geometric evolution of a single base. Seismic stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology into the 21st century by henry posamentier. Bob f perkins research conference 2010 seismic imaging of depositional and geomorphic systems houston, texas, usa. Geomorphology concentrates primarily on quaternary pleistocene and holocene features. Imaging techniques in seismic geomorphology search and. Applications of seismic geomorphology and seismic stratigraphy from deep water to shelf henry w.
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