Unique problems associated with seismic analysis of partially gas-saturated unconsolidated sediments |
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| Authors: | MW Lee TS Collett |
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| Institution: | U.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, MS-939, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225, USA |
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| Abstract: | Gas hydrate stability conditions restrict the occurrence of gas hydrate to unconsolidated and high water-content sediments at shallow depths. Because of these host sediments properties, seismic and well log data acquired for the detection of free gas and associated gas hydrate-bearing sediments often require nonconventional analysis. For example, a conventional method of identifying free gas using the compressional/shear-wave velocity (Vp/Vs) ratio at the logging frequency will not work, unless the free-gas saturations are more than about 40%. The P-wave velocity dispersion of partially gas-saturated sediments causes a problem in interpreting well log velocities and seismic data. Using the White, J.E. 1975. Computed seismic speeds and attenuation in rocks with partial gas saturation. Geophysics 40, 224–232] model for partially gas-saturated sediments, the difference between well log and seismic velocities can be reconciled. The inclusion of P-wave velocity dispersion in interpreting well log data is, therefore, essential to identify free gas and to tie surface seismic data to synthetic seismograms. |
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| Keywords: | Free gas Velocity dispersion Partial saturation Bottom-simulating reflection |
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