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Articles | Volume 16, issue 4/5
Articles | Volume 16, issue 4/5
https://doi.org/10.5194/se-16-315-2025
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https://doi.org/10.5194/se-16-315-2025
© Author(s) 2025. This work is distributed under
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Articles | Volume 16, issue 4/5
Research article
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14 May 2025
Research article |  | 14 May 2025

Elastic anisotropy differentiation of thin shale beds and fractures using a novel hybrid rock physics model

Haoyuan Li, Xuri Huang, Lei Li, Fang Li, and Tiansheng Chen

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Our research aims to accurately differentiate the elastic properties of tight sands with thin shale beds and fractures. Traditional models struggle to distinguish between these two features. We developed a hybrid rock physics model. Our model's reliability is validated against well log data, revealing distinct anisotropic characteristics for thin shale beds and fractures. This model helps identify fractures more accurately, improving geophysical exploration.
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