AS PRINTED IN THE JANUARY 2001 ISSUE
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By ALISTAIR R. BROWN




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The Geophysical Corner is a regular column in the EXPLORER, produced cooperatively by the AAPG Geophysical Integration and SEG Interpretation committees, and edited by R. Randy Ray. This month's column is titled "Why We Need Color for Seismic Display."

Color Reveals Seismic Message

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Vertical seismic section displayed with gradational blue for peaks and gradational red for troughs, compared to same section (below), displayed in variable area/wiggle trace.

Figures courtesy of Chevron USA

AS PRINTED IN THE JANUARY 2001 ISSUE