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Seismic Soundoff

Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG)

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Seismic Soundoff hosts conversations with geoscientists addressing the challenges of energy, water, and climate. Produced by the Society of Exploration Geophysicists, SEG creates these episodes to celebrate and inspire the geophysicists of today and tomorrow. The new season starts January 18, 2024, with twelve new episodes weekly.
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"The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was a wake-up call. It showed me that even the best science fails without effective communication and proactive strategies to save lives."In this episode, host Andrew Geary talks with Ron Harris, Geological Sciences Professor at Brigham Young University, about his groundbreaking work in disaster preparedness. Ron shar…
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"The geosciences cover everything from the air we breathe to the ground we walk on, and our job is to make sure policymakers see its critical value. Our reports are about translating complex science into something everyone can understand and use."In this episode, we speak with David Wunsch to explore how geoscience can shape policy decisions that i…
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"Geophysics and archaeology are merging in a powerful way, helping us understand ancient communities without damaging their sites. It’s about learning from the past while honoring it."In this episode, we look at how geophysics transforms archaeology by enabling researchers to uncover hidden historical sites without digging. Guests Michael Wilt and …
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“Geoethics encourages us to think beyond just technical solutions and consider the long-term social and environmental impacts. It’s about embracing humility and seeing problems through multiple lenses to find sustainable solutions.”In this episode, Andrew Geary interviews Giuseppe Di Capua, a founding member and former president of the Internationa…
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"Accessibility of subsurface data is key, especially as companies move along their digital maturity journey. A lot of valuable data is still locked up in boxes, not adding value."In this episode, Patrick Meroney urges geophysicists to align technology with business goals, advocate for innovation within their organizations, and pursue change strateg…
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"The MTArray is changing how we explore for minerals and critical resources, and it’s paving the way for sustainable energy development." In this episode of Seismic Soundoff, host Andrew Geary speaks with Adam Schultz about completing the U.S. Magnetotelluric (MT) Array after 18 years. This groundbreaking project has mapped the electrical propertie…
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"Sustainability isn't just about the environment; it's about the economics and profitability of companies, too. We need the expertise, we need the technology - if you like solving challenges, this is the place to be."In this episode of Seismic Soundoff, host Andrew Geary sits down with Sandy Spørck to discuss the challenges and opportunities in cre…
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"The Zohr discovery is an interesting one because all of a sudden it makes everybody sort of scratch their head and go like, 'So what have we missed elsewhere?'"Dr. Walter Rietveld discusses September's The Leading Edge, which focuses on the Eastern Mediterranean. In this episode:> Discover the challenges and opportunities in the Eastern Mediterran…
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"Geophysics can be used as a science tool to inform and engage the community and to give them the autonomy to make educated decisions."Dr. Julia Correa discusses August's The Leading Edge, which focuses on geophysics and sustainability. In this episode, we talk about:> How applied geophysics and seismic methods are a natural fit for ensuring safe a…
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"We are trying to enable the geoscientists to do their work better and faster."In this episode, we explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in seismic interpretation, focusing on the advantages of a data-centric approach over the traditional model-centric method. Morten Ofstad, a computer scientist, emphasizes the limitations of pre-trained …
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"The critical zone are the things that impact humans and animals on the earth, more so than a lot of other parts that geophysicists might study."Kamini Singha explores the fascinating world of the Earth's critical zone. This episode uncovers the significance of this thin skin of the Earth and its profound impact on human and ecological systems. In …
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"How could you apply your own personal knowledge of geoscience, whatever specialty it is, to help solve humanitarian problems, no matter what the scale is?"Join host Andrew Geary as he speaks with Beth Burton to explore the newly formed Geoscientists without Borders (GWB) Technical Review Subcommittee (TRSC). This episode delves into the TRSC's his…
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Get ready to immerse yourself in cutting-edge geoscience technologies and connect with industry experts. In this episode, Wenyi Hu and Ken Tubman join host Andrew Geary to discuss the upcoming IMAGE '24 conference, which promises the largest technical program to date with over 1,200 presentations.In this episode, we talk about:> The expansion and e…
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"Sven showed us that the goal of a presentation is to transfer knowledge and insight, not to show people how smart you are."In this heartfelt episode, we honor the legacy of Sven Treitel, a beloved figure in geophysics and at SEG. Kurt Marfurt and Sam Gray join host Andrew Geary to reflect on Sven's profound impact on their work and the field.In th…
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"Understanding the problem is sometimes more important than getting to a solution."In this episode, Dr. Eileen Martin, winner of the 2024 J. Clarence Karcher Award, shares actionable advice and resources to help you make a positive impact in your professional environment.In this episode, we talk about:> The definitions of justice, equity, diversity…
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"Energy transition is everywhere. It is an underlying trend, and sustainability is something that we have to incorporate into every company's strategy."Sophie Zurquiyah, CEO of Viridien, discusses the transformation of CGG into Viridien.In this episode, we talk about:> The reasons behind CGG's rebranding to Viridien> The significance of technology …
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"Understanding the problem is sometimes often more important than getting to a solution."Madhav Vyas and Dr. David Lubo-Robles discuss June's The Leading Edge on subsurface uncertainty.In this episode, we talk about:> Methods for assessing uncertainty in seismic workflows> Significant sources of subsurface uncertainty> How integrating different dat…
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"The energy transition has opened many new areas, many new doors, and rock physics is really at the center of that."Dr. Laurent Louis highlights rock physics in May's The Leading Edge.In this episode, we talk about:> How rock physics has improved the field of geophysics> The accuracy and applicability of Asaka's rock physics model> Discovering inac…
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"We (geophysicists) need to look where the markets are rather than expect people to come to us. We have skills, and it's just about finding where we can apply these in the future."Dr. Tim Dean discusses his Honorary Lecture, "Seismic Acquisition and the Energy Transition."In this episode, we talk about:> The evolving applications of seismic acquisi…
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"With ​every ​new ​acquisition, ​spend ​2% ​of ​your ​budget ​to ​do ​research ​to ​understand the ​noise ​and ​signal ​drivers ​in ​your ​area. ​It ​might ​help ​any ​future ​neighboring ​acquisition, ​or ​it ​might ​just ​help ​the ​field ​in ​general, ​​which ​you ​and ​your ​career ​will ​benefit ​from."Dr. Christof Stork discusses his Distingu…
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"In the realm of applied geophysics, we have a lot of knowledge, a lot of skills, a lot of experience in dealing with the subsurface, which translates quite well into carbon capture and storage applications."SEG Europe Regional Advisory Committee members discuss the 4th Net-Zero Emissions annual virtual workshop.OVERVIEW> Why it's important to work…
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"History is telling us that we're likely to get some new discoveries from introducing seismic into our mixture. Nobody understands mineral deposits like the geoscientists who work on them day in, day out."Dr. Heather Schijns explores the groundbreaking use of hard rock seismic data in mineral exploration with insights from one of the most popular p…
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"Non-unique does not equal non-valuable when it comes to geophysical solutions."Dr. Irina Filina discusses April's special section on gravity, electrical, and magnetic methods in The Leading Edge.OVERVIEW> A deep dive into common non-seismic geophysical methods and their underutilization> The role of magnetics, gravity, and other methods in complem…
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"The respect and honor that we give to our predecessors really indicate what kind of character we have."This episode explores the first Geoscientists without Borders project in the United States. Host Andrew Geary speaks with the project lead, Rob Stewart, and SEG Executive Director Jim White about using the power of geophysical techniques to uncov…
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"The challenge is to really bring your heart into the classroom, show up as a person, show up with care."Dr. Roel Snieder discusses how to excel as a teacher (and professional) using the Teaching with Heart practices.In this unique and encouraging episode, we explore the Teaching with Heart project. Roel makes the case for creating a more nurturing…
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"Faults and fractures are not necessarily good or bad, but it's important to really understand them."Dr. Molly Turko discusses March's special section on imaging faults and fractures in The Leading Edge.In this compelling episode, host Andrew Geary and Molly dive into the murky depths of the Earth to unravel the enigmatic nature of faults and fract…
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"The value is not in the measurement per se. It is in the ability to integrate this measurement with everything else that we have access to."Dr. Joël Le Calvez discusses January's special section in The Leading Edge on microseismic monitoring.Joël shares how recent technological advancements and pressing societal concerns, like climate change and s…
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"There's so much high-quality data, and more and more is being made publicly available. By shifting to open source, we're choosing that the value proposition is the people."Dr. Lindsey Heagy discusses February's special section in The Leading Edge on the future of applied geophysics.In this forward-thinking episode, we explore open-source software …
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"I've learned much more from my mistakes than I ever learned from my successes, because it was my mistakes that helped me to have successes."Meet the man behind the mission to diversify the energy sector. Dr. Isaac Crumbly shares the journey of the Cooperative Developmental Energy Program (CDEP) at Fort Valley State University, a program designed t…
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"I think that selling this idea that if you become a geoscientist in the 21st century, the frontier is not up there in the sky, but is down there underneath your feet."In this thought-provoking episode, expert geoscience communicator Iain Stewart opens our eyes to the "hidden commons" of the subsurface. Iain challenges us to rethink our relationshi…
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"With the magnetic method, you can say with some certainty that it will locate more than 90% of the existing wells. The grand challenge for locating abandoned wells are these wells where the casing has been pulled."Richard Hammack discusses the December special section in The Leading Edge - orphaned and abandoned wells.When we think about the envir…
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"The challenge is to learn and be aware of new techniques and applications and apply them."Eduardo Corti discusses his Honorary Lecture, "Unconventional Borehole Seismic Techniques."Unconventional borehole seismic services encompass techniques that go beyond conventional seismic methods. With over eight decades of classical seismic methods shaping …
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"How do we move towards a greater societal understanding of what's required to achieve the goals of decarbonization? Building a sustainable society requires everybody, all the citizens, to do a whole bunch of different things, many of which are minor."Murray W. Hitzman, the Director of iCRAG, highlights the energy transition and how to communicate …
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"It's ​not ​like ​machine ​learning ​will ​solve ​all ​the ​problems. ​It's ​not ​a ​magical ​tool."David Lubo-Robles highlights his award-winning paper that utilized novel machine learning methods to enhance interpretability in seismic volume data from the Gulf of Mexico.Discover the power of two open-source tools - SHAP (Shapley Additive Explanat…
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"The driving objective of AASPI is to try and reveal and see more patterns in the seismic data than we can see just looking at the seismic amplitude data."Heather Bedle, Principal Investigator at Attribute Assisted Seismic Processing and Interpretation (AASPI) at the University of Oklahoma, joins Seismic Soundoff. In this episode, you will discover…
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Biondo Biondi, the Director of the Stanford Earth imaging Project (SEP), joins Seismic Soundoff to discuss SEP's 50-year history and future outlook. Biondo reflects on SEP's founding during the 1970s oil crisis and today as it tackles modern energy challenges. Biondo discusses how improving seismic imaging can support the future of carbon capture a…
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In this intriguing conversation, David Bartel, the Chair of the SEG Foundation, provides an exclusive insight into how the nonprofit organization is advancing geophysics research, supporting SEG members, and positively impacting society. David highlights the key programs funded by the Foundation, such as scholarships, field camps, Geoscientists wit…
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Arthur Cheng, who became the first Chinese president of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists, talks about his journey from being a student to becoming the president of the Society. He shares some of the highlights from his five decades of being a member and what his role as a barrier-breaker means to him. Arthur reflects on his early days as a …
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Kurang Mehta discusses the November special section on carbon management in The Leading Edge.In this episode, get an inside look at the emerging field of carbon management. You will learn about the history and methods of carbon capture and storage. Kurang also provides thoughtful perspectives on how geoscientists can uniquely contribute to carbon m…
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Oil and gas companies have an enormous role in transitioning to a renewable future.This episode examines how Ipieca partners with companies and organizations to support a sustainable future through emissions reduction, nature conservation, and stakeholder engagement.Ipieca is the global oil and gas association for advancing environmental and social…
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Chao Wang and Stephen Graf discuss the October special section in The Leading Edge on deep exploration.In the 1920s, the first oil discovery in Seminole, Oklahoma, was made at a depth of approximately 4,000 feet. In 1949, the average depth was 3,600 feet. By 2008, it was 6,000 feet. Currently, the world's deepest oil well in Russia extends 49,000 f…
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Steven Lynch discusses his article in The Leading Edge, "High visual resolution interpretation: The case for virtual seismic reality." Steve lays out the case for why the seismic you have is better than you think. He argues that the industry needs to undergo a complete change of mindset regarding visualization. Steve explains a natural seismic disp…
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Sue Carr and Jess Kozman discuss the complexities and possibilities for managing downhole geophysical data for carbon storage.In this insightful conversation with host Andrew Geary, Sue and Jess highlight the data types associated with carbon storage and the first step in managing this data. They discuss the challenges in managing well data and cla…
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For this milestone episode, this show highlights key statistics, showcases clips from the Top 10 episodes, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the show is made.In total, Seismic Soundoff has over 170,300 listens across its 200 episodes. The podcast has featured 72 episodes on the cutting-edge topics presented in The Leading Edge. And one of …
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Steve Roche discusses his current Geoscientists without Borders project addressing volcano preparedness in Guatemala.Steve's GWB project addresses the geohazard resiliency and safety of the communities in Guatemala. His project implements community-based educational workshops about earthquake and volcanic hazards. Steve's project also works to incr…
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Kurt Marfurt reflects on his career and the recent award of SEG's highest honor, the Maurice Ewing Medal.In this engaging conversation with host Andrew Geary, Kurt shares his reaction to learning about receiving the Maurice Ewing Medal. He offers his major takeaways from various career stops along his path and how his volunteer roles at the SEG adv…
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Philip Ringrose discusses his upcoming Distinguished Instructor Short Course, "Storage of Carbon Dioxide in Saline Aquifers – Building confidence by forecasting and monitoring."Interest in carbon capture and storage (CCS) is growing rapidly as a crucial part of global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere.In this conversati…
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Paolo Dell'Aversana highlights his article in The Leading Edge, discussing a dual-sensory approach to understanding seismic.In a first for this podcast, host Andrew Geary and Paolo discuss music's role in interpreting seismic. Based on concepts well-established in cognitive sciences, Paolo introduces the idea of expanded imaging in geophysics, usin…
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Sara Gentilini, founder of GEOfood, discusses how her organization supports the sustainable development of local communities and helps increase achievement towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals. GEOfood is an initiative for communities and environmentally friendly food enterprises in UNESCO Global Geoparks territories. This unique partnershi…
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Felix J. Herrmann highlights the July 2023 special section in The Leading Edge - digitalization in energy.In this episode with host Andrew Geary, Felix discusses his open-access article, "Learned multiphysics inversion with differentiable programming and machine learning." He shares why the future of the oil and gas industry depends on the democrat…
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