ACOUSTIC PROPERTIES AS FUNCTION OF DEPTH IN THE GULF OF SUEZ, EGYPT

Seismic wave attenuation and seismic wave velocity are related to the physical properties of rocks. The controlling factors of these properties are varying, depending upon the physical conditions of the rocks. In the present study, a detailed correlation between the seismic wave attenuation, seismic wave velocity, and propagating frequency has been reported. The sensitivity of the acoustical parameters to the change of lithology is well tested. The effect of depth on the degree of sensitivity of these parameters is also studied.