New method accurately identifies volcanic rock types for improved resource exploration.
Volcanic rock lithology can be tricky to identify due to its complex nature. By studying logging data in Xushen region of Songliao Basin and using a method called Elemental Capture Spectroscopy (ECS), researchers have developed a way to recognize different types of volcanic rocks. They analyzed element cross plots and main components to establish a method that accurately identifies volcanic rock types. This method was tested on well intervals and produced significantly improved results.