Geophysics

Applying Geophysics for Society's Benefit

Knowledge about this upper portion of the subsurface is especially critical to understanding and finding solutions for society's environmental and engineering problems. The information gathered in these ways helps the geophysicists search for groundwater, map geologic formations such as buried valleys, and detect abandoned mines, faults, fractures, karst terrain, or other unusual features.

Geophysical Methods

Geophysical logging
Geophysical logging requests: please contact Tim Young
Electrical earth resistivity
Seismic reflection

Programs

Earthquake Hazards
Fault Detection

Projects

Aeromagnetic and surface seismic surveys for dike detection in Illinois coal seams, Saline County, Illinois
High-resolution seismic imaging of mine-related hazards along Illinois Route 29 north of Peoria
Seismic profiles reveal source of leaking gas at storage field
ISGS helps characterize site for high-energy physics experiment

News Archive

Updated 05/14/2010 SLD