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Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

A recent geologic study may shed light on the New Madrid, a mid-western U.S. seismic zone that is much discussed but little understood.

Added on 01 March, 2003

Explorer Geophysical Corner By David Connolly,Fred Aminzadeh,Randy Ray

Looking For Gas Chimneys And Faults

This month's column is titled 'Seismic Meta Attributes as a Practical Exploration Tool: Gas Chimney and Fault Volumes.'

Added on 01 December, 2002

Explorer Article By Michael S. Stanton

Is the Gulf's Origin Heaven Sent?

A Commentary: Is the Gulf of Mexico the result of a direct hit?

Added on 01 December, 2002

Explorer Geophysical Corner By Bob Parney,Paul LaPointe,Randy Ray

Simple Seismic, Complex Fractures

This month's column is the second of a two-part series, dealing with fracture properties and azimuthal seismic data.

Added on 01 November, 2002

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Gulf's Evolution Makes the Shakes

Shaking all over? One geologist who has been studying Missouri's New Madrid seismic zone believes the origin of the earthquakes there lies beneath the Gulf of Mexico.

Added on 01 November, 2002

Explorer Geophysical Corner By Bob Parney,Paul LaPointe,Randy Ray

Fractures Can Come Into Focus

This month's column is the first of a two-part series, dealing with fracture properties and azimuthal seismic data.

Added on 01 October, 2002

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Global Depths Have Great Potential

What does past and present activities on the world's deepwater provinces tell us about the future? (Hint: The answer is 'a lot.')

Added on 01 October, 2002

Explorer Geophysical Corner By Jim Holmlund,Paul Griffiths,Randy Ray,Rob Smallshire,Steve Ahlgren

Fracture Model Analysis Is Simple

In the July 2002 'Geophysical Corner' we described a new fracture detection method incorporating a portable laserscan unit to completely image analog outcrops in three dimensions. This month we are going to explore how simple analysis of calibrated analog fracture models can enhance exploration and production in fractured reservoirs.

Added on 01 September, 2002

Explorer Article By Susan Eaton

15 Distinguished Lecturers Named

The most ambitious Distinguished Lecture effort in the program's history is announced for 2002-03.

Added on 01 September, 2002

Explorer Emphasis Article By Ken Milam

Super-Deep Seismic Gets to the Core of the Matter

Using seismic in the deep waters has just gotten deeper as these scientists explore how mineral grains align to pass seismic waves.

Added on 01 September, 2002

Hot Items

Explorer Article By David Brown

What Will it Take to Get CCUS Ready for Prime Time?

Nihal Darraj, carbon capture and storage researcher at Imperial College, London shares barriers to CCUS commercialization, including costs, technology, permitting and more.

Added on 01 March, 2024

Explorer Director’s Corner By David Curtiss

Introducing the New EXPLORER, New Digital Newsletters

Perhaps you did a double take pulling the April issue of EXPLORER from the mailbox. What is this? If you joined AAPG in the last 40 years, you’ve only known EXPLORER in its long-standing tabloid format. It worked well for many years as our advertisers – particularly seismic companies – loved the large format and the ability to display their data on a sweeping canvas. For readers, it was a little more awkward.

Added on 01 April, 2024

Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

How the U Adds Value in CCUS

Carbon capture and sequestration reduces emissions, but it cannot work past cost barriers without the revenue opportunities provided by utilization and storage.

Added on 01 March, 2024