Application of a high‐resolution seismic investigation in a Greek coal mine

Abstract

High‐resolution seismic methods were applied to map the detailed structure and thickness of the Domeniko coal basin (central Greece) and to search for lateral discontinuities, such as pinch‐outs and faults. Extensive tests were performed to optimize recording parameters and equipment. Reflection events which can be attributed to coal layers can be interpreted from depths of approximately 30 to 150 m on CDP stacked and inverted sections. Several low‐throw faults have been interpreted from the sections. Results obtained from the high‐resolution seismic reflection survey combined with drillhole information clearly revealed the 3‐D model of the coal field.Using geostatistical methods, the results of the high‐resolution reflection seismic survey were combined with the information from the borehole program to clearly reveal the 3‐D model of the basin.