Groundwater characterization in arid regions using seismic and gravity attributes: Al Jaww Plain, UAE

This paper discusses a multivariate approach aimed at geophysical characterization of subsurface rocks for groundwater exploration in arid environments. We integrate several findings obtained from single-source, single-sensor seismic profile with gravity data to detail the tectonic settings and characterize subsurface, water-bearing formations Al Jaww Plain, one most important reserves United Arab Emirates. The have been acquired framework first EAGE Middle-East Bootcamp. Edge-detection techniques applied Bouguer anomaly map Plain allowed us infer presence unreported ENE trending lineaments. prestack depth migrated image shows clear previously east-verging thrust affecting wave propagation consistent which was interpreted as an evidence detachment fold above bottom Fiqa Formation. Using first-arrival picking common shot gathers, we tested coupled tomographic inversion P-wave velocity Q factor achieving qualitative rock petrophysical properties. K-means clustering used classify areas characterized by similar observations P- Q-wave therefore outline shallow zones (<600 m) that are properties typical water accumulations within reach exploration.