I also would like to thank my aaspi teammates, bin lyu. Enhancing sequence stratigraphic concepts through the. Kolla, journaljournal of sedimentary research, year2003, volume73. He was a senior geological advisor with chevron energy technology company serving as a worldwide consultant to exploration and development business units on a wide range of geological issues, prior to retiring in 2014. Posamentier, ancient shelf ridgesa potentially significant component of the transgressive systems tract. However, responsibility for the interpretation lies with the author. Seismic geomorphology and highresolution seismic stratigraphy of innershelf fluvial, estuarine, deltaic, and marine sequences, gulf of thailand. The study of depositional systems in map view using 3d seismic derived images has been referred to as seismic geomorphology posamentier, 2000. Henry posamentier society of exploration geophysicists. Seismic stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology into the. Posamentier entitled deepwater exploration targets from shelf edge to basin floor. A successful study of seismic geomorphology at the gulf of thailand situated.
During the past decade he pioneered and popularized the discipline of seismic geomorphology, which, when integrated with seismic stratigraphy, leverages. Seismic stratigraphy and depositional facies models. He helped pioneer and develop the modern approach to sequence stratigraphy, blending the disciplines of sedimentology, stratigraphy, and depositional systems analysis, largely within the context of oil and gas exploration. This course is designed to enhance interpretation skill sets with regard to geologic interpretation of seismic. Jan 01, 2004 3d seismic data can play a vital role in hydrocarbon exploration and development especially with regard to mitigating risk associated with presence of reservoir, source, and seal facies.
Analyses of 3d seismic data in predominantly basinfloor settings offshore indonesia, nigeria, and the gulf of mexico, reveal the extensive presence of gravityflow depositional elements. This course is designed to enhance interpretation skill sets with regard to geologic interpretation of seismic data. Effective reservoir characterization in shale resources plays. We, the organizers, are truly thankful for their efforts and especially those who had to deal with release of information issues. This represents a significant step change in how seismic interpreters evaluate 3d seismic data. Four keynote talks will focus on 1 extracting seismic data patterns using predictive painting sergey fomel, 2 process based modeling of deep water systems tao sun, 3 the shape of seismic interpretation kurt marfurt and 4 integrating seismic stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology. Pdf seismic geomorphology and stratigraphy of depositional.
Seismic geomorphology, based on the interpretation of planview seismic images, is rapidly developing on several fronts, which include a understanding the. Seismic geomorphology in exploration and development. Create free account to access unlimited books, fast download and ads free. Applications to hydrocarbon exploration and production. Seismic geomorphology an overview, h w posamentier, r j davies, j a cartwright and l j wood seismic imaging for seismic geomorphology beyond the seabed. The seismic geomorphology is useful to interpret seismic patterns for. Applications of seismic stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology to process sedimentology satinder chopra november 20, 2019. Because this locale is more than km from the nearest continental shelf, it has been essentially unaffected by sealevel change, making it an ideal place to study pure fluvial. Seismic facies and sedimentary processes of submarine fans and turbidite systems book description. Posamentier and jackson to kickoff ap digital events series.
Henry william posamentier born december 4, 1948 is an american geologist. Seismic lithology is a reservoir geophysics technique that convert seismic traces into acoustic impedance logs seismic. Using 3d seismic data for visualization of depositional systems integrating seismic stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology henry w. Integrated seismicstratigraphy andseismicgeomorphology. Principles and workflows of seismic stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology will be discussed and numerous examples will be shown from a variety of different depositional settings. Book chapter enhancing sequence stratigraphic concepts through the integration of seismic stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology with process sedimentologypositive feedback loops that result in improved stratigraphic and lithologic predictions. When used in conjunction seismic stratigraphy and seismic. Stratigraphy and geomorphology of deepwater mass transport complexes based on 3d seismic data henry posamentier. Kenn is a leading seismic stratigrapher at chevron technology center. In addition, analysis of seismic intervals can lend further insights to such features. Quantitative seismic geomorphology qsg is a new direction in the interpretation of seismic morphologies that will create a step change in our knowledge, characterization, and understanding of older clastic environments. Quantitative seismic geomorphology qsg is a new direction in the interpretation of seismic morphologies that will create a step change in our knowledge, characterization, and understanding of older. Seismic stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology of deepwater depositional systems. During the past decade he pioneered and popularized the discipline of seismic geomorphology.
Special mention to lennon because he has been like an older brother to me since i arrived to ou. Kolla, journaljournal of sedimentary research, year2003, volume73, pages367388. Application of 3d seismic visualization techniques for. Integration of seismic stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology for. Click get books and find your favorite books in the online library. Stratigraphy and geomorphology of deepwater mass transport. Posamentier origin oflowerplioceneremobilized deepwater mounded deposits, yafoformation, levant basin.
Seismic geomorphology, when used in conjunction with seismic stratigraphy, represents the state of the art approach to extracting. Seismic geomorphology and seismic stratigraphy extracting. Henry posamentier and lesli wood the application of seismic geomorphology to exploration and field development is a natural consequence of the advent of highquality and increasingly more affordable and widespread 3d seismic data currently available. Wood4 1anadarko petroleum corporation, 1201 lake robbins drive, the woodlands, tx 77380, usa email. Seismic geomorphology, a term introduced by henry posamentier, involves a wide area of tools such as seismic facies analysis uvq, depositional slicing, and spectral decomposition. Quantitative seismic geomorphology study in fluvial systems a new approach 27.
Sep 26, 2017 seismic geomorphology may be defined as the application of analytical techniques pertaining to the study of landforms and to the analysis of ancient, buried geomorphical surfaces as imaged by 3d seismic data. Specifically, bill harmony is acknowledged for his work on seismic interpretation and john girgis is thanked for the initial opportunity to work widuri field. A marvellous little book, full of nuggets of wisdom from the. Pdf seismic stratigraphy and depositional facies models. Seismic stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology should be considered because they allow the integration of any. Seismic data can reveal significant detail regarding stratigraphic architecture. Henry posamentier for their support and valuable comments. A publication of sepm society for sedimentary geology. Seismic geomorphology in the late cenozoic depositional. Download full seismic stratigraphy and depositional facies models book or read online anytime anywhere, available in pdf, epub and kindle.
Seismic stratigraphy in conjunction with seismic geomorphology, calibrated by borehole data, has elevated the degree to which seismic data can facilitate geological interpretation. Posamentier consultant deepwater exploration targets from shelf edge to basin floor. By using 3d seismic data, we can use them to generate seismic geomorphologic maps to study the ancient landforms by extracting seismic attributes on depositional surfaces posamentier, 2001. Seismic geomorphology studies landforms which developed in connection with earthquakes. Jun 01, 2003 whereas seismic stratigraphy can be defined as the study of stratigraphic geometries observed in profile view, seismic geomorphology can be defined as the study of landforms, and, by extension, depositional systems, using 3d seismic derived plan view images posamentier, 2000. Seismic stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology zenzebra. Among them, two different end members may be distinguished.
Depositional elements associated with a basin floor channel. The study of depositional systems using 3d seismic derived images has been referred to as seismic geomorphology posamentier, 2000. Seismic stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology into the 21st century by henry posamentier. The school of earth sciences is pleased to invite you to a lecture in the ses seminar series given by henry w. The integration of seismic stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology by henry w. Posamentier discusses the application of 3d seismic stratigraphic analyses to the mitigation of risk associated with lithology prediction prior to drilling workflows and techniques. Seismic stratigraphy makes use of the eoneept that seismie. Henry posamentier applications and workflows of seismic stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology applied to deepwater settings.
Depositional architectures of recent deepwater deposits in the kutei basin, east kalimantan. Integration of seismic stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology for prediction of lithology. Posamentier,1 priscilla laurin,2 alex warmath,3 meirince purnama, and dedan drajat anadarko petroleum company 1 currently with chevron energy technology company, chevron energy technology company, 1500 louisiana street, houston. The all right book, fiction, history, novel, scientific research, as skillfully as various extra sorts of books are readily available here. Seismic imaging of depositional and geomorphic systems. Posamentier, venkatarathnan kolla, seismic geomorphology and stratigraphy of depositional deepwater deposits elements in deepwater settings, pages 367 388, volume vol. Seismic geomorphology and geometric evolution of a single. In recent years, 3d seismic has become an essential tool for the interpretation of subsurface stratigraphy and depositional systems.
Seismic geomorphology and highresolution seismic stratigraphy of innershelf fluvial, estuarine, deltaic, and marine sequences, gulf of. Figure 4 cover page of the seismic geomorphology book. The paper benefited from stratigraphic work by mike gardner and coworkers at csm, and the comments of henry posamentier. Principles and workflows of seismic stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology will be discussed and numerous examples will be shown from a variety of. Kenn ehman consulting seismic stratigrapher chevron. The application of seismic geomorphology to exploration and field.
Most recently, he has employed an interdisciplinary approach to the prediction of lithofacies distribution through time and space by integrating stratigraphy, geomorphology, and depositional systems analysis, using 3d seismic visualization integrated with borehole data. Seismic geomorphology and facies analysis using spectral magnitude components as input in. Using 3d seismic data for visualization of depositional. Posamentier is a worldwide consultant in seismic and sequence stratigraphy with a focus on lithofacies prediction risk issues. Pdf seismic geomorphology of the israel slump complex in. The frontiers in sedimentary geology series was established for the student, the researcher, and the applied scientist to enhance their potential to stay abreast of the most recent ideas and developments and to become familiar with certain topics in the field of sedimentary geology. This represents a significant step change in how seismic interpreters evaluate 3d seismic. Pdf seismic geomorphology an overview researchgate. Seismic geomorphology helps examine buried landforms. Seg student chapter of university of oklahoma seg wiki. Application of quantitative seismic geomorphologic techniques. The authors are to be commended for the highquality ideas and data presented for their talks and posters. Abstract seismic geomorphology of highsinuosity fluvial.
Seismic stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology of a slope depositional environment case study from offshore angola, west africa more by henry posamentier publication date. Henry posamentier seismic geomorphologist fascinating. An example of seismic interpretation to address sand juxtaposition across faults. Seismic geomorphology and stratigraphy of depositional deepwater deposits elements in deepwater settings. Seismic geomorphology geological society, london, special. Seismic stratigraphy 1 sequence stratigraphy stateoftheart seismic stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology by henry posamentierseismic stratigraphy. Henry posamentier applications and workflows of seismic. Application of quantitative seismic geomorphologic. Seismic geomorphology, the extraction of geomorphic insights using predominantly threedimensional seismic data, is a rapidly evolving discipline that facilitates the study of the subsurface using.
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Seismic stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology into the 21st. Most of the early work was based on analyses of 2d seismic. Such data can afford direct imaging of depositional elements, which can then be analyzed using seismic stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology to yield predictions of lithologic distribution, insights to. Information about the geologic seismic conditions and liquefaction potential in the study area is based on the geotechnical exploration findings and recommendations report earth tech, inc. Seismic geomorphology, the extraction of geomorphic insights using predominantly. He travels and consults with a wide variety of chevron business units around the world. Seismic geomorphology of oligocene to miocene carbonate. Seismic geomorphologygeological society of london 2007 we are poised to. The purpose is to understand the depositional environment to better locate the reservoirs. Seismic geomorphology of highsinuosity fluvial systems integrating 2d and 3d seismic data.
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