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Subsurface Geophysical Surveys

The following provides a summary of the more common subsurface geophysical survey techniques we perform.  Below each is a listing of specific applications with some example data displays.

Seismic Reflection Surveys

  • Investigation of Subsurface Faulting view example  

  • Investigation of Landslide Rupture Surfaces view example

  • Subsurface Profiling for Investigation of Tunneling and Horizontal Drilling 

  • Subsurface Profiling for Deeper Groundwater Investigations

  • General Investigation of Deeper Subsurface Geology

Seismic Refraction Surveys                                                                 

  • Investigation of Subsurface Faulting view example

  • Investigation of Bedrock Seismic Velocity for Rippability Studies view example

  • Subsurface Profiling for Shallow Groundwater Investigations           

  • General Investigation of Shallower Subsurface Geology

Passive Seismic Surveys- Using the Refraction Microtremor Method                                                   

  • Investigation of S-Wave Velocity Profile for Earthquake Hazard Studies           

  • Investigation of Depth of Sedimentary Basins

Crosshole and Downhole Seismic Surveys- Using P and S-Wave Energy Sources    

  • Investigation of P and S-Wave Velocity Profile for Earthquake Hazard Studies

  • Investigation of Geologic Conditions Beneath Buildings and Highway Structures- Using Crosshole Seismic Tomography                            

Electrical Resistivity Profiling- Using DC and Transient EM Methods

  • Investigation of Groundwater Conditions view example

  • Investigation of Subsurface Cavities and Voids

  • Investigation of Soil Resistivity for Pipeline Corrosion Studies

  • General Investigation of Subsurface Geology

Ground-Penetrating Radar Surveys                                      

  • Investigation of Near-Surface Faulting in Bedrock

  • Investigation of Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) view example

  • Investigation of Buried Wastes and Previous Excavations

  • Investigation of Subsurface Cavities and Voids

  • Investigation of Subsurface Pipelines

  • Investigation of Geologic Conditions Beneath Buildings and Highway Structures- Using Crosshole Radar Tomography                            

Magnetic and Electromagnetic Multi-Sensor Surveys

  • Investigation of USTs

  • Investigation of Subsurface Pipelines

  • Investigation of Buried Wastes and Landfill Boundaries

  • Location of Abandoned Oil Wells

Borehole Geophysical Logging

  • General Investigation of Subsurface Geology

  • Investigation of Subsurface Bedding for Landslide Investigations

  • Investigation of Groundwater Conditions

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