GeoMorpher: A New Tool That Will Change Geology

Executive Summary

A new technique called GeoMorphing has been developed for digital manipulation of geological images that will change the way we use seismic and other data to understand geology and geophysics. Capable of restoring any structural deformation including normal and reverse faulting and folds, it allows the stratigraphic information to be seen through the overprint of structural deformation. An article describing the technique will appear in a forthcoming issue of "The Leading Edge".

Having developed the technique I am now able to offer it as a service to interested parties. Simply email me a screenshot of your data and guidelines for how you want it reconstructed, and I will complete the job for you, with the first image often being available on a 24 hr or even overnight basis, depending on which time zone you are in (I'm in Australia which is overnight for UK and USA clients).

Contents:

  • Introduction
  • What is GeoMorphing?
  • How does GeoMorphing work?
  • An Example - Fault Reconstruction
  • What Else can we do with GeoMorphing?
  • Is GeoMorphing a Competitive advantage for Your Company?
  • How do we maximise the advantages of Geomorphing?
  • Can I use GeoMorpher in my own office?
  • What are the Limitations of GeoMorpher?


    • Appendices:

  • Enhancing GeoMorpher to improve its geological functionality
  • Where did Morpher come from?
  • Tutorial
  • What's New on these pages?


    • For more information, contact Nick Hoffman, We-Never-Sleep Geophysics, Melbourne, Australia

    Compiled by Nick Hoffman, "Geophysicist Extraordinaire". Regular updates listed in "What's New"

    Acknowledgements:
    Rob Cowley for showing the way with some fine Intranet Pages.
    Peter Chan for stopping talking while I wrote down the original idea one day over coffee.