velocity layering | Energy Glossary

Energy Glossary

Explore the Energy Glossary

Look up terms beginning with:

#
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
u
v
w
x
y
z

velocity layering

1. n. [Geophysics]

Those thicknesses of rock or sediment that have a common velocity, as opposed to the sedimentary layering or bedding of the rock or sediments.

See related terms: velocity