Abstract
The Palmahim Disturbance area, in the southeastern Mediterranean Sea is host to a variety of rare and unique habitats linked to the presence of natural gas floor seepages. Multilevel composition of available 3D seismic data was used to map potential seepage sites across the area of interest and predict their seepage intensity. This technique involves the composition of attribute maps from three different depth/time windows or slices onto a single map, in which inter-window/layer depth information is coded in colors, allowing an intuitive display of vertically connected features. Seepage sites previously identified by Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) cruises were used to calibrate the results, and subsequent ROV cruises have confirmed the accuracy of sites identified with this methodology. The accurate mapping of these sites is vital in order to properly plan sea floor activities, while respecting and protecting these vulnerable habitats.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 29th European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics, Held at Near Surface Geoscience Conference and Exhibition 2023, NSG 2023 |
Publisher | European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers, EAGE |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9789462824607 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2023 |
Event | 29th European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics, Held at Near Surface Geoscience Conference and Exhibition 2023, NSG 2023 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom Duration: 3 Sep 2023 → 7 Sep 2023 |
Publication series
Name | 29th European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics, Held at Near Surface Geoscience Conference and Exhibition 2023, NSG 2023 |
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Conference
Conference | 29th European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics, Held at Near Surface Geoscience Conference and Exhibition 2023, NSG 2023 |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Edinburgh |
Period | 3/09/23 → 7/09/23 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© NSG 2023.All rights reserved.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geochemistry and Petrology
- Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology