Full title: SC26CD01. An Introduction to Magnetotellurics: Imaging the Earth's Subsurface at Different Depths
Instructor(s): Diego Ruíz Aguilar, Luis Ochoa-Tinajero and Edgar Mastache-Román
Endorser(s): Unión Geofísica Mexicana (UGM), International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH)
CEUs: 0.8
Date: Tue., 21 Apr.
Location: La Misión Hotel, Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Description: Magnetotellurics is a geophysical technique that consists of measuring on surface the natural variations of the electric and magnetic fields to probe the electrical conductivity of the subsurface structure. Depending on the frequency range of the measured signals, one can image the resistivity distribution from the near surface to deep structures (i.e., approximately from 10 m to 300 km or deeper). Thus, this method can be applied for many geological targets, such as groundwater exploration, environmental investigations, geotechnical studies, geothermal exploration, and tectonic studies.
In this short course, we will cover basic theoretical aspects, data processing and interpretation, and hands-on field work. In addition, we will present case studies to demonstrate the different capabilities of Magnetotellurics. For the field part, we will go outside of the classroom to show how to set up a magnetotelluric station.
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Short Courses offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs). One CEU equals 10 hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction.
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Product Code: SC26CD01
Product Category: SHORTC