Fluid-Induced Seismicity

This book provides a quantitative introduction to the physics, application, interpretation, and hazard aspects of fluid-induced seismicity, with many real data examples.

Serge A. Shapiro (Author)

9781108447928, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 1 March 2018

298 pages, 94 b/w illus. 14 colour illus.
24.4 x 17 x 1.7 cm, 0.54 kg

'This book offers a comprehensive review of the fluid-induced microseismicity field. It is well written and the figures are all from peer-reviewed publications and printed in great quality. One of its [strengths] is the constant back and forth between theory and real-data examples from hydrocarbon fields and geothermal systems. This book should be recommended with enthusiasm to graduate students and researchers involved in geomechanics, geophysics, geology and petrophysics as well as engineers working in the energy industry.' Thibaut Perol, Pure and Applied Geophysics

The characterisation of fluid transport properties of rocks is one of the most important, yet difficult, challenges of reservoir geophysics, but is essential for optimal development of hydrocarbon and geothermal reservoirs. This book provides a quantitative introduction to the underlying physics, application, interpretation, and hazard aspects of fluid-induced seismicity with a particular focus on its spatio-temporal dynamics. It presents many real data examples of microseismic monitoring of hydraulic fracturing at hydrocarbon fields and of stimulations of enhanced geothermal systems. The author also covers introductory aspects of linear elasticity and poroelasticity theory, as well as elements of seismic rock physics and mechanics of earthquakes, enabling readers to develop a comprehensive understanding of the field. Fluid-Induced Seismicity is a valuable reference for researchers and graduate students working in the fields of geophysics, geology, geomechanics and petrophysics, and a practical guide for petroleum geoscientists and engineers working in the energy industry.

Preface
Acknowledgements
1. Elasticity, seismic events and microseismic monitoring
2. Fundamentals of poroelasticity
3. Seismicity and linear diffusion of pore pressure
4. Seismicity induced by non-linear fluid-rock interaction
5. Seismicity rate and magnitudes
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Mining technology & engineering [TTU], Petroleum technology [THFP], Geology & the lithosphere [RBG], Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning [R], Geophysics [PHVG]