Finding Oil and Natural Gas Deposits

Updated on 08.18.2025

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STEM Life and earth sciences

Seismic reflection involves transmitting sound waves beneath the surface. The reflected waves return to the surface and are recorded, producing an image similar to a sonogram.

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