seismic inversion

Seismic inversion is a technique used by geologists to interpret underground rock layers by analyzing how seismic waves (sound waves) travel through the Earth. When engineers perform seismic surveys, they send waves into the ground and record how they reflect back. Seismic inversion transforms these recorded signals into detailed images of the subsurface, revealing properties like rock types, porosity, and fluid content. This information helps in locating oil, gas, or aquifers and understanding geological structures, making it an important tool for resource exploration and geotechnical assessments.