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Seismic exploration has been a fundamental method in mining and construction for nearly 100 years, providing critical subsurface data for resource extraction, infrastructure planning, and risk assessment.

The technique involves generating ground vibrations using a seismic source, such as a hammer strike, vibrator, or similar device. These vibrations propagate as seismic waves, traveling both along the surface (green) and through the subsurface, where they are reflected (yellow) and refracted (blue) at geological boundaries and obstacles. To capture these signals, geophones, specialized vibration sensors inserted into the ground, detect the returning seismic waves.

Depending on their configuration, geophones can record vibrations in one, two, or three spatial directions, allowing for detailed subsurface analysis. By analyzing the arrival times and wave patterns, geophysicists apply forward modeling and inversion calculations to reconstruct a detailed 3D model of the subsurface.

This process reveals geological layering, cavities, fractures, rock formations, boulders, and resource deposits with high precision. Beyond structural mapping, seismic data can also be used to determine rock physical properties, such as compression and shear modulus, as well as density, which provide critical insights into subsurface stability.

These models form the foundation of modern mining, construction, and geotechnical risk management, ensuring safe operations and optimized resource utilization.