Rock Physics of Shale - Stanford University
Rock Physics of Shale - Stanford University
Rock Physics of Shale - Stanford University
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Fabric Anisotropy<br />
Here we show a photo <strong>of</strong> beach sand, poured into a clear<br />
container. Even though it is relatively homogenous and<br />
well-sorted, there is a subtle fabric that translates into<br />
seismic anisotropy.<br />
If you can see a fabric, then there probably is anisotropy.<br />
Sand photograph<br />
Seismic Vp vs. confining pressure<br />
Vega, 2003, Ph.D. Dissertation, <strong>Stanford</strong> Univ.<br />
Horizontal<br />
Vertical<br />
Gary Mavko – <strong>Stanford</strong> <strong>Rock</strong> <strong>Physics</strong> Laboratory