Details of Courses

Interpretation of Seismic Profiles around the world
LECTURERS: PD Dr. A. Sommaruga
SCOPE:Becoming familiar with seismic interpretation methods and interpreting seismic lines around the world from different tectonic environments. Recognize seismic structures and understand the geological evolution.
HELD AT:FR
CATEGORY:
ECTS Credits:1.5
PREREQUISITES:
REQUISITES:Please bring a thick ring binder, a drafting compass (Zirkel) with two spikes (if possible), color pencils, a rubber and a pencil sharpener.
FORMAT:Lecture and practical exercises (3 days)
FREQUENCY:annually in spring semester
CONTENTS:Seismic structural styles based on reflection seismic profiles from around the world. Extensional and compressional provinces: half-graben, rollover, inverted basin, salt tectonics, duplexes, fish tails.
ASSESSMENT:control of presence, written report with graphical exercises

(prer): Courses with prerequisites.