f Trends in 3D seismic

The statistics of marine 3D seismic over the past 10 years highlight the dramatic increase in both the number and volume of the surveys. 3D seismic has evolved into a multipurpose tool for the geophysicist, and is no longer confined to the traditional tasks of field delineation or development. It is now also commonly used in the early phases of exploration in proven hydrocarbon provinces.