{"product_id":"seg-geophysical-monograph-nos-1-2-original-1971-1973-set","title":"SEG Geophysical Monograph Nos. 1 \u0026 2 — Original 1971–1973 Set","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA matching pair of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst two volumes in the Society of Exploration Geophysicists' Geophysical Monograph Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, published in 1971 and 1973. Together, these books provide a fascinating snapshot of exploration geophysics during a period when increasingly sophisticated instruments and computer processing were transforming scientists' ability to investigate the Earth without directly excavating it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNo. 1 — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElementary Gravity and Magnetics for Geologists and Seismologists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL. L. Nettleton — 1971\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe inaugural volume of the SEG series was written by influential American geophysicist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLewis L. Nettleton (1904–1996)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an important figure in the development and practical application of gravity surveying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGravity and magnetic surveys reveal otherwise invisible geological structures by measuring minute variations in Earth's gravitational and magnetic fields. Differences in rock density and magnetic properties can indicate buried faults, sedimentary basins, igneous bodies and other subsurface structures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNettleton's work helped establish gravity surveying as an important exploration technique, particularly in petroleum geology. His name remains associated with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNettleton method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, used to estimate rock density for terrain and Bouguer gravity corrections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book covers rock density, gravity instrumentation, field measurements and corrections, gravity anomalies, interpretation, magnetic exploration and period technologies including torsion instruments and shipborne and underwater gravity meters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNo. 2 — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePitfalls in Seismic Interpretation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul M. Tucker \u0026amp; Howard J. Yorston — 1973\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished two years later, the second SEG monograph addresses a very different problem: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehow convincing seismic data can fool the scientist interpreting it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTucker and Yorston organized the book around numerous real-world examples of misleading seismic structures. Changes in seismic velocity, subsurface geometry, data acquisition and processing can create apparent geological features that do not actually exist—or disguise structures that do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book appeared at an especially interesting moment in the history of geophysics. Computer processing was rapidly improving the sophistication of seismic exploration, but the resulting images could contain increasingly subtle processing artifacts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePitfalls in Seismic Interpretation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e taught geophysicists to recognize these deceptive effects rather than treating a processed seismic section as a literal picture of underground geology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these volumes represent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeophysical Monographs No. 1 and No. 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the beginning of a professional series published by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSociety of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Tulsa, Oklahoma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir matching period covers incorporate actual-style geophysical traces into a distinctive 1970s graphic design, with No. 1 printed in yellow and No. 2 in blue. As a consecutive pair, they provide an appealing physical artifact from the history of petroleum exploration, seismology and applied Earth science.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. 1:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElementary Gravity and Magnetics for Geologists and Seismologists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — L. L. Nettleton, 1971\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. 2:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePitfalls in Seismic Interpretation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Paul M. Tucker \u0026amp; Howard J. Yorston, 1973\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Society of Exploration Geophysicists, Tulsa, Oklahoma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Geophysical Monograph Series, Nos. 1 \u0026amp; 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Geophysics \/ Seismology \/ Gravity \/ Geomagnetism \/ Petroleum Exploration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage ex-library copies with library labels and institutional markings. Covers show rubbing, scratches, edge wear and other signs consistent with age and institutional use. Interiors remain intact with expected library evidence and age-related wear. Please refer to photographs for exact condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn uncommon opportunity to acquire the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst two SEG Geophysical Monographs together as a matching original 1971–1973 set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly suited to collectors of geology, seismology, petroleum history, scientific instrumentation and vintage technical publications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stemcell Science Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43228318105698,"sku":"MO-4521","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1627\/0819\/files\/IMG_7480.jpg?v=1787268836","url":"https:\/\/www.beosadia.com\/products\/seg-geophysical-monograph-nos-1-2-original-1971-1973-set","provider":"Osadia Concept Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}