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SEG: A Detailed History, 1936-1991

SEG has had a long and varied history. Select your decade of interest below to learn more.

The 1930s
How it all began

The 1940s
War and peace

The 1950s
Geophysics on the rise

The 1960s
International flavor

The 1970s
Boom or bust?

The 1980s
Back from the edge

The 1990s
Looking forward

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