This third edition provides a general but comprehensive introduction to the most important methods and techniques of geophysical exploration. These methods represent a primary tool for investigation of the subsurface and are applicable to a very wide range of problems. The book incorporates many suggestions made by users of the second edition and covers all the major advances and developments in exploration geophysics. The text has been revised and updated with several chapters being completely rewritten and a new chapter on ground penetrating radar has been included.

Table of Contents

Preface. 1. The Principles and Limitations of Geophysical Exploration Methods. 2. Geophysical Data Processing. 3. Elements of Seismic Surveying. 4. Seismic Reflection Surveying. 5. Seismic Refraction Surveying. 6. Gravity Surveying. 7. Magnetic Surveying. 8. Electrical Surveying. 9. Electromagnetic Surveying. 10. Radiometric Surveying. 11. Geophysical Borehole Logging. Appendix. References. Index

About the Author

Philip Kearey gained a B.Sc. in Geology and a Ph.D. in Geophysics at the University of Dunham. After two years for the Canadian government he took up a post as Lecturer in Applied Geophysics at the University of Bristol in 1976. He was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 1995. He was elected as Chartered Geologist of the Geological Society in 1991. Mike Brooks was a Professor of Geology and Head of the Department of Geology at Cardiff University from 1978 to 1993 and is now a Professor Emeritus of the University. From 1993 to 2001 he was the Education and Training Officer of the Geological Society of London. Ian Hill is Senior Lecturer in Geophysics at the University of Leicester where he teaches Geophysics and Plate Tectonics. He was the first chairman of the Environmental and Industrial Geophysics Group (EIGG) of the Geological Society of London. He is a Chartered Geoligist.

Reviews

"The book is popular with geophysics students, a result of its clear and concise style, the presentation of information a the level required for the earlier years of an undergraduate degree, and figures which are also clear and concise." Geophysical Journal International on the second edition "No doubt that this volume will once again prove to be a classic textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in geology, geophysics, and for anyone interested in Earth Science." The EGGS, February 2003 "Overall...this is an excellent book and no doubt will continue to be recommended for many undergraduate courses." Geological Magazine, August 2003