An Overview Study of Deep Learning in Geophysics: Cross-Cutting Research to Advance Geoscience

In recent years, Artificial Intelligence technology (AI) has driven rapid advances across various sciences. As a new data-driven technology, Deep Learning (DL) is widely utilized for data processing and adaptive tasks in multiple fields due to its high automation, accuracy, and scalability. DL has g...

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Main Authors: Zhao Wenxue, Dai Shikun, Tian Hongjun, Zhu Dexiang, Zhang Ying, Jiang Fan
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Dai Shikun
Tian Hongjun
Zhu Dexiang
Zhang Ying
Jiang Fan
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Tian Hongjun
Zhu Dexiang
Zhang Ying
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description In recent years, Artificial Intelligence technology (AI) has driven rapid advances across various sciences. As a new data-driven technology, Deep Learning (DL) is widely utilized for data processing and adaptive tasks in multiple fields due to its high automation, accuracy, and scalability. DL has garnered widespread attention and developed rapidly in geophysics. DL provides a new power for geophysical exploration and is becoming an essential tool for geophysical data processing, modeling, and analysis. With the proposal and effective application of various new deep learning-based technologies and methods for geophysical data processing, the efficiency and accuracy of geophysical exploration have been significantly improved. This advancement is accelerating the rapid development of geophysics toward intelligent interpretation. This paper reviews the latest research and application status of DL in geophysics, including seismic exploration, electrical prospecting, earthquake science, remote sensing, and other fields. Through systematic analysis of recent literature, it summarizes mainstream technical approaches of DL for addressing diverse geophysical challenges, and the limitations of these technologies in specific application scenarios are discussed. In addition, this paper analyses and prospects for research trends of DL in geophysics. This paper serves as a relevant reference for hobbyists and researchers to understand the latest advances, unresolved issues, and future trends in related fields.
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spelling doaj-art-4b3aee544f5b40a6a7ff5bb8d1b056592025-08-20T03:55:48ZengIEEEIEEE Access2169-35362025-01-011312436412438810.1109/ACCESS.2025.358669311072451An Overview Study of Deep Learning in Geophysics: Cross-Cutting Research to Advance GeoscienceZhao Wenxue0Dai Shikun1https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5267-0078Tian Hongjun2Zhu Dexiang3Zhang Ying4Jiang Fan5Key Laboratory of Metallogenic Prediction of Nonferrous Metals and Geological Environment Monitoring, Ministry of Education, Central South University, Changsha, ChinaKey Laboratory of Metallogenic Prediction of Nonferrous Metals and Geological Environment Monitoring, Ministry of Education, Central South University, Changsha, ChinaKey Laboratory of Metallogenic Prediction of Nonferrous Metals and Geological Environment Monitoring, Ministry of Education, Central South University, Changsha, ChinaKey Laboratory of Metallogenic Prediction of Nonferrous Metals and Geological Environment Monitoring, Ministry of Education, Central South University, Changsha, ChinaKey Laboratory of Metallogenic Prediction of Nonferrous Metals and Geological Environment Monitoring, Ministry of Education, Central South University, Changsha, ChinaKey Laboratory of Metallogenic Prediction of Nonferrous Metals and Geological Environment Monitoring, Ministry of Education, Central South University, Changsha, ChinaIn recent years, Artificial Intelligence technology (AI) has driven rapid advances across various sciences. As a new data-driven technology, Deep Learning (DL) is widely utilized for data processing and adaptive tasks in multiple fields due to its high automation, accuracy, and scalability. DL has garnered widespread attention and developed rapidly in geophysics. DL provides a new power for geophysical exploration and is becoming an essential tool for geophysical data processing, modeling, and analysis. With the proposal and effective application of various new deep learning-based technologies and methods for geophysical data processing, the efficiency and accuracy of geophysical exploration have been significantly improved. This advancement is accelerating the rapid development of geophysics toward intelligent interpretation. This paper reviews the latest research and application status of DL in geophysics, including seismic exploration, electrical prospecting, earthquake science, remote sensing, and other fields. Through systematic analysis of recent literature, it summarizes mainstream technical approaches of DL for addressing diverse geophysical challenges, and the limitations of these technologies in specific application scenarios are discussed. In addition, this paper analyses and prospects for research trends of DL in geophysics. This paper serves as a relevant reference for hobbyists and researchers to understand the latest advances, unresolved issues, and future trends in related fields.https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11072451/Deep learninggeophysicsseismic explorationearthquake scienceremote sensing
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An Overview Study of Deep Learning in Geophysics: Cross-Cutting Research to Advance Geoscience
IEEE Access
Deep learning
geophysics
seismic exploration
earthquake science
remote sensing
title An Overview Study of Deep Learning in Geophysics: Cross-Cutting Research to Advance Geoscience
title_full An Overview Study of Deep Learning in Geophysics: Cross-Cutting Research to Advance Geoscience
title_fullStr An Overview Study of Deep Learning in Geophysics: Cross-Cutting Research to Advance Geoscience
title_full_unstemmed An Overview Study of Deep Learning in Geophysics: Cross-Cutting Research to Advance Geoscience
title_short An Overview Study of Deep Learning in Geophysics: Cross-Cutting Research to Advance Geoscience
title_sort overview study of deep learning in geophysics cross cutting research to advance geoscience
topic Deep learning
geophysics
seismic exploration
earthquake science
remote sensing
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