Abstract
Seismic waves propagating through different rock layers in the earth suffer loss of energy. The different types of energy losses and their mechanisms need to be understood for their geologic significance.
The intrinsic properties of a seismic wave, − amplitude and velocity, are influenced by the properties of rocks through which it travels. The elasticity and density of rocks primarily determine the seismic amplitude and velocity, though other properties such as porosity, texture, fractures, fluid saturation and viscosity, pressure and temperature also affect seismic properties.
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Nanda, N.C. (2016). Seismic Wave Propagation and Rock-Fluid Properties. In: Seismic Data Interpretation and Evaluation for Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-26491-2_1
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