Study of Shale Gas Source Rock S-Wave Structure Characteristics via Dense Array Ambient Noise Tomography in Zhangjiakou, China
Utilizing short-period dense seismic arrays, ambient noise tomography has proven effective in delineating continuous geological structures, a task critical for characterizing shale gas reservoir configurations. This study deployed 153 short-period seismic stations across the Xiahuayuan District in Z...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Remote Sensing |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/17/2/183 |
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| Summary: | Utilizing short-period dense seismic arrays, ambient noise tomography has proven effective in delineating continuous geological structures, a task critical for characterizing shale gas reservoir configurations. This study deployed 153 short-period seismic stations across the Xiahuayuan District in Zhangjiakou, a region with prospective shale gas deposits, to perform an ambient noise tomography survey. Through a meticulous process involving cross-correlation analysis, dispersion curve extraction, and subsequent inversion, a three-dimensional velocity structure model of the area was constructed. The model discerns subtle velocity changes within the 0–3 km depth interval, achieving a horizontal resolution of approximately 1.5 km in the 0–3 km stratum, thereby effectively delineating the shale reservoir structure. Integration of the velocity model with regional geological data facilitated a comprehensive interpretation and structural analysis of the prospective shale gas zone. Low-velocity anomalies observed within the velocity structure correspond to the spatial distribution of the Xiahuayuan Formation, likely attributable to the prevalent stratum of mudstone shale deposits within this formation. Employing a binary stratigraphic model, the study predicted shale content based on the velocity structure, with predictions exhibiting a moderate correlation (correlation coefficient of 0.58) with empirical data. This suggests the presented method as a viable rapid estimation technique for assessing the shale content of target strata. |
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| ISSN: | 2072-4292 |