Geophysics for the mineral exploration geoscientist

This book contains an overview of geophysical methods takes readers from the basic physical phenomena, through the acquisition and processing of data, to the creation of geological models of the subsurface and data interpretation to find hidden mineral deposits, attempting to provide a balance between principles and practice. Detailed descriptions of all the commonly used geophysical methods are given, including gravity, magnetic, radiometric, electrical, electromagnetic and seismic methods. Each technique is described in a consistent way and without complex mathematics. Emphasising extraction of maximum geological information from geophysical data, the book also explains petrophysics, data modelling and common interpretation pitfalls. Packed with full-colour figures, also available online, the text is supported by selected examples from around the world, including all the major deposit types. Designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in minerals geoscience, this is also a valuable reference for professionals in the mining industry wishing to make greater use of geophysical methods.

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http://www.cambridge.org/gb/academic/subjects/earth-and-environmental-science/solid-earth-geophysics/geophysics-mineral-exploration-geoscientist?format=HB&isbn=9780521809511

Date (Creation): 2014-04-01

Date (Publication): 2014-04-01

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Exploration

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Geophysical

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Mineralogical

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Minerals

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Sciences dealing with the composition, structure, origin of the Earth's rocks