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Rock Physics of Shale - Stanford University

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Layering Anisotropy<br />

This will be present in all sedimentary<br />

basins. Anisotropy results from the<br />

contrasting layers, from the intrinsic<br />

anisotropy within layers, from<br />

superimposed fractures, and from stress<br />

differences.<br />

Intrinsic fabric anisotropy<br />

(e.g.shale) tends to dominate<br />

over the layering effect.<br />

The Backus Average is our<br />

primary rock physics tool for<br />

layered systems<br />

32<br />

Gary Mavko – <strong>Stanford</strong> <strong>Rock</strong> <strong>Physics</strong> Laboratory

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