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J. C. Karcher Early Seismograms

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J. C. Karcher developed the use of reflection seismic methods for geophysical prospecting in the early 1920's. These are some examples of his early relfection seismograms.


Karcher's early reflection seismograms, circa 1921
Karcher's early reflection seismograms, circa 1921
Karcher's early reflection seismograms, circa 1921
Karcher's early reflection seismograms, circa 1921

 

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