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Through SEG News, we share the science, collaboration, and innovation driving geophysics forward. Every story reflects the collective effort of our members, volunteers, partners, and staff working together to connect the world of applied geophysics.
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Society of Exploration Geophysicists Announces 2026 Honors and Awards Recipients
One of SEG’s great traditions is the special recognition of individuals and organizations for their contributions to geophysics and to the Society.
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The End of Seismic Processing As We Know It
Technological advancements in geoscience are often incremental—small steps that help refine our ability to understand the subsurface. But occasionally, we witness a genuine leap. DUG Technology’s Chief Geophysicist, Tom Rayment, considers the impact of elastic MP-FWI imaging and asks, “Is traditional seismic processing finally a thing of the past?” For the past century, seismic data…
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Former SEG President Dr. William Abriel Conducts In-house Training at China University of Petroleum (Beijing)
Despite decades of exploration success, imaging beneath complex salt remains a major challenge in the Gulf of America. Large velocity contrasts, steep salt flanks, and intricate subsalt geometries distort wave propagation and reduce confidence in depth positioning.
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TGS Drives Cost-Efficient Exploration in Angola with Integrated Seismic Solutions
Despite decades of exploration success, imaging beneath complex salt remains a major challenge in the Gulf of America. Large velocity contrasts, steep salt flanks, and intricate subsalt geometries distort wave propagation and reduce confidence in depth positioning.
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Empowering the Next Generation: SEG CORE Expands to Indonesia
Despite decades of exploration success, imaging beneath complex salt remains a major challenge in the Gulf of America. Large velocity contrasts, steep salt flanks, and intricate subsalt geometries distort wave propagation and reduce confidence in depth positioning.
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In Memoriam: Dr. Miguel Eduardo Bosch Blumenfeld (1959–2026)
Despite decades of exploration success, imaging beneath complex salt remains a major challenge in the Gulf of America. Large velocity contrasts, steep salt flanks, and intricate subsalt geometries distort wave propagation and reduce confidence in depth positioning.
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Strengthening Global Ties: SEG’s Ongoing Engagement in China
Philanthropy is at the heart of SEGF’s work. Every scholarship awarded, every student program launched, and every humanitarian project supported begins with donor generosity. These gifts are more than financial contributions; they are investments in people, ideas, and global progress.
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Heart of Our Mission: Celebrating the People Who Make Change Possible
Philanthropy is at the heart of SEGF’s work. Every scholarship awarded, every student program launched, and every humanitarian project supported begins with donor generosity. These gifts are more than financial contributions; they are investments in people, ideas, and global progress.
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A New SEG Website—Built Around You
The result is a modern, intuitive platform designed to reduce friction, surface relevant information faster, and better support the many ways our members connect with SEG.
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Geophysics Field Camp Memories: Colorado School of Mines, 1978
Past SEG President, Nancy House remembers her 1978 field camp with her friend, Sue.
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