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Geological Engineering · Q43

Geophysical Methods in Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 43

Q43

What does Vertical Seismic Profiling (VSP) involve?

A.
Seismic measurements at the surface
B.
Seismic signals recorded in boreholes
Answer
C.
Recording wave reflections at faults
D.
Cross-hole tomography

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
VSP involves placing receivers down a borehole while the source is on the surface to get high-resolution seismic data near the borehole.