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• The exploration
Is basically identify and locate where the oil was formed (in the rock), which is based on geological investigations.One of the firts steps in the search for oil is to obtain photographs or satellite images, radar plane or a particular area they are also used magnetic and gravimetric systems from aircraft, whichincludes information to differentiate the types of bedrock.
Geologists also take samples of the surface rocks for analysis. These studies have a firts approximation of the hydrocarbon generationcapacity and quality of rocks that may be stored in one place. But the most important step is the seismic exploration. It is what allows us to know more accurately the presence of traps in the basement.The seismic is to create artificial tremors through sall underground explosions.On the surface it covers an area with highly sensitive devices called geophones, the explosion generated waves that passthrough the layers underground and return to the surface. The geophones the capture and send them to a receiving station where, using special computer equipment, is being drawn inside the earth.Ingeological and geophysical centers of oil companies, is where you set what areas may contain hydrocarbon deposits mantles with, what their potential is and where to drill the wells to confirm.
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