The SEG Wiki

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The primary goal of the SEG Wiki is to supply scientific materials to the geoscience community and the public through

• Biographies – capturing the history and development of exploration geophysics, these biographies document the contributions of key geoscientists, including
  • founding members of SEG;
  • honors and awards winners;
  • SEG Distinguished, Honorary, Near Surface, DISC, and Global Sustainability lecturers;
  • SEG Presidents; and
  • women in geoscience.
• Books – classic references provided free online including
  • Seismic Data Analysis;
  • Encyclopedic Dictionary of Applied Geophysics (with translations in Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, and Russian);
  • Problems in Exploration Seismology and their Solutions; and
  • Digital Imaging and Deconvolution: The ABCs of Seismic Exploration and Processing.
• Knowledge tree – a gateway to a collection of scientific, mathematical, geophysical, and geologic information for students and professionals.
• Open data – geophysical data that is readily available for download from the internet, via mail, or through special request.
• Software – presenting a collection of source codes that accompany articles in the journal of GEOPHYSICS.
• Tutorial series – presenting a brief exploration into a geophysical topic of interest, these tutorials have been published in The Leading Edge.

The Society of Exploration Geophysicists

Embracing a mission of connecting the world of applied geophysics,the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) is a not-for-profit organization supporting more than 11,000 members from 126 countries.

Founded in 1930, SEG provides information, tools, and resources vital to:

• Advancing the science of exploration geophysics
• Supporting humanitarian efforts
• Accelerating geophysical innovation.

SEG's long-standing tradition of excellence in education, professional development, new business generation, and engagement cultivates a unique community platform that encourages collaboration and thought leadership for the advancement of geophysical science around the world.

Headquartered in Houston, TX, SEG has a business office in Tulsa, OK and regional offices in Dubai, UAE and Beijing, China. SEG is a global society that fosters the expert and ethical practice of geophysics in the exploration and development of natural resources, in characterizing the near-surface, and in mitigating earth hazards by inspiring the geophysicists of today and tomorrow.

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