seismic profiling

Seismic profiling is a geophysical method used to study the Earth's subsurface by measuring how seismic waves travel through different layers of soil and rock. By generating waves—often through small explosions or vibrations—scientists record how these waves reflect and refract when they encounter different materials. This data helps create detailed images of geological structures, which is useful for various applications such as oil and gas exploration, environmental research, and understanding earthquake risks. Essentially, it’s like taking a sonar picture of what lies beneath the surface.