Seismoelectric Exploration

Seismoelectric coupling and its current and?potential future applications 

The seismoelectric method—the naturally-occurring?coupling of seismic waves to electromagnetic fields—can provide insight into important properties of porous media. With a variety of potential environmental and engineering uses, as well as larger scale?applications?such as earthquake detection and oil and gas exploration, it offers a number of advantages over conventional geophysical methods. 

Seismoelectric Exploration: Theory, Experiments, and Applications?explores the coupling between poroelastic and electromagnetic disturbances,?discussing?laboratory experiments, numerical?modeling techniques, recent theoretical developments, and field studies.? 

Volume highlights include: 

Physics of the seismoelectric effect at the microscale  Governing equations describing coupled seismo-electromagnetic fields  Examples of successful seismoelectric field experiments in different geological settings  Current and potential applications of seismoelectric coupling  Noise removal techniques for seismoelectric field measurements 

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