SEG News Archive
Explore past announcements, stories, and milestones that showcase SEG’s ongoing impact across the global geoscience community.
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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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Give to Receive: Advancing Women in Geophysics Through Community and Support
Geophysics thrives on innovation, collaboration, and leadership. Yet access to opportunity has not always been equal. For women pursuing careers in geoscience, support systems matter. Mentorship matters. Funding matters. Community matters.
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TGS Advances Complex Subsalt Imaging in the Gulf of America Through End-to-End OBN Design
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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Students Teaching Students: Building the Future of Geoscience
At its core, this campaign is about students teaching students — a model that builds confidence, leadership, and communication skills at the university level while inspiring curiosity and discovery in younger learners. It creates a clear and intentional pipeline: Grade School → University → SEG → Workforce.
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Connecting Geophysics and Ocean Conservation: SEG’s Role in OceanHub at SBGf 2025
As a global professional society dedicated to advancing applied geophysics in service of society, the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) has actively supported initiatives that connect geoscience, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.
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Peter Annan Honored with the Order of Canada
Peter’s relationship with SEG spans decades and reflects a deep commitment to advancing geophysics, strengthening professional communities, and supporting the next generation of geoscientists.
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Leading the Way: A Tribute to Our Transformative Supporters
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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SEG Builds Global Momentum for GEOMIN at the SGS-Hosted Geological Survey Roundtable
The session brought together leaders from geological surveys around the world to engage in dialogue on shared challenges, emerging opportunities, and the collective responsibility of advancing sustainable mineral development.
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In Memoriam: Mike Graul
“Mike was a giant in our profession,” said SEG President Joe Reilly. “His influence extended far beyond his own technical contributions—he shaped how we teach, learn, and lead within SEG.”
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In Memoriam: José “Pepo” R. Arce Alleva (1968–2025)
A devoted member, respected leader, and passionate advocate for geophysics, Pepo’s loss will be deeply felt across SEG and the global geoscience community.
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SEG Announces GEOMIN 2026 to Be Hosted in Uzbekistan, 14–18 September 2026
This milestone marks the continued expansion of GEOMIN as a premier global forum for advancing mining geoscience, subsurface innovation, and sustainable resource development.