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What is-geophysics
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Shoots seismic surveys
What does a Geophysicist do?
geophonesrecording truck
reflecting boundary
reflecting boundary
energy source
Uses computer technology to interpret seismic data
What does a Geophysicist do?
Seismic Image of Ancient Reef in Alberta [400 million years old]
Who hires Geophysicists and Technologists?
• Engineering Companies
environmental studies
• The Petroleum Industry
oil and gas exploration and production
• Mining Companies
mineral resource exploration
• Universities
teaching and research
• Governments
regulatory agencies
Education requirements?
• B.Sc in geophysics, physics, mathematics, geology, earth science or computer science
(see details under “Careers in Geophysics” at www.cseg.ca)
• Licensing by your provincial regulatory
association (APEGGA in Alberta)
• Diploma or certificate from a technical college
How much does a Geophysicist earn per year?With an oil company:
• New hire: $40,000-70,000
• 5 years experience: $70,000-100,000
• 10 years experience: $90,000-140,000
• 20 years experience: $130,000-150,000
* based on 2006 data
How much does a Geophysical Technologist earn?
With an oil company:
• New hire: $32,000-$44,000
• 5 years experience: $56,000
• 10 years experience: $72,000
• 20 years experience: $75,000
* based on 2004 data