A seismic-reflection-based approach  for determining the hydraulic permeability  of rocks in a subsurface region

Shapiro, Serge A.

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/sand-2-77-2023

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https://doi.org/10.5194/sand-2-77-2023

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https://doi.org/10.5194/sand-2-77-2023

© Author(s) 2023. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Articles | Volume 2

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06 Sep 2023

Conference Abstract |

| 06 Sep 2023

A seismic-reflection-based approach for determining the hydraulic permeability of rocks in a subsurface region

Serge A. Shapiro

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Short summary

The hydraulic permeability of rocks characterizes fluid mobility. This quantity is important for various applications. Because of the high resolution and large penetration range of seismic waves as well as the ability of seismic exploration to operate from the Earth's surface, a seismic-reflection-based method for characterizing the underground permeability is of importance. Stress-dependent rock-physics experiments allow one to calibrate seismic data for estimating permeability.