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seismic interpretation — Oil & Gas Glossary

(noun) The process of analysing seismic data to extract geological information about subsurface structures, stratigraphy, and rock properties. Seismic interpretation involves identifying and mapping reflectors, faults, unconformities, and stratigraphic features, and integrating these with well data to build geological models for exploration and development.

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