Chapter 6: Problem 10
. How are seismic profiles used to study regional stratigraphy?
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Seismic profiles are used to study regional stratigraphy by interpreting subsurface images generated from seismic data, which show the distribution and characteristics of rock layers (strata). By identifying reflections, tying them to well data, and correlating multiple seismic profiles within a region, a regional stratigraphic framework can be developed. This framework helps us understand a region's geological history, its potential resources, and the processes that have shaped its subsurface structure.