Oil and gas exploration in the Weald - A Case Study
Find the oil: a seismic interpretation exercise
In this section you have the opportunity to interpret some seismic data from the Weald and decide on the location of an exploration well should you decide to drill.
The data has geological structures to interpret and three horizons to pick. To help you to get started, watch this video which gives an introduction to the interpretation procedure, then print out the seismic line and worksheet and have a go!
Download a PowerPoint version of the video
Printing information:
The seismic data is available in several formats, there is a list of files below. The A3 size is easier to use if available, it has been assumed in the worksheet instructions that the greyscale version will be used by students as coloured outputs may prove difficult for some schools. The coloured output has been included as it is commonly used in industry. For coloured prints troughs are red and peaks are blue.
There are 2 versions of worksheet for students (the exercise is the same for both), and a teacher's version.
Finally there is a PowerPoint version of the possible results.
Download Worksheet - Teacher's version
Download Worksheet - Student version
Download Worksheet - Differentiated student version
Seismic Interpretation
Select the option which suits your environment:- Click to open and print greyscale A3
- Click to open and print colour A3
- Click to open and print greyscale A4
- Click to open and print colour A4
