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THE CORRELATION OF SEISMIC VELOCITIES WITH FORMATIONS IN THE SOUTH‐WEST OF SCOTLAND *
- Source: Geophysical Prospecting, Volume 18, Issue 1, Jan 1970, p. 134 - 148
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- 27 Apr 2006
Abstract
In seismic studies being carried out to elucidate the structure at depth of the Midland Valley rift and the Tertiary igneous province in the West of Scotland, a lack of deep boreholes makes the collection of velocity data imperative for identification of seismic events and for determinations of depth. Three methods are used to investigate the correlation of seismic velocities and geological formations. The results show as strong a dependence of velocity on method of measurement as on lithology and the wide spread of values within a given formation makes the attribution of discrete velocity ranges to specific formations impossible. Changes of velocity are more significant than absolute values. The variations in both are discussed.