Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies
if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the
same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average
within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research
topics.
Relationships between compressional-wave and shear-wave velocities in clastic silicate rocks
19851.1k citationsJohn P. Castagna, Michael Batzle et al.Geophysicsprofile →
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This map shows the geographic impact of Michael Batzle's research. It shows the number of citations coming from papers published by authors working in each country. You can also color the map by specialization and compare the number of citations received by Michael Batzle with the expected number of citations based on a country's size and research output (numbers larger than one mean the country cites Michael Batzle more than expected).
This network shows the impact of papers produced by Michael Batzle. Nodes represent research fields, and links connect fields that are likely to share authors. Colored nodes show fields that tend to cite the papers produced by Michael Batzle. The network helps show where Michael Batzle may publish in the future.
Co-authorship network of co-authors of Michael Batzle
This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Michael Batzle.
A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Michael Batzle based on the total number of
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Adam, Ludmila, et al.. (2013). Changes in Elastic Wave Velocity and Rock Microstructure due to Basalt-CO 2 -Water Reactions. AGUFM. 2013.1 indexed citations
Batzle, Michael, et al.. (2011). Temperature And Pressure Dependence of Mechanical And Elastic Properties of Oil Shale As Revealed By Ultrasonics and Micro X-Ray CT.1 indexed citations
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Batzle, Michael, et al.. (2011). Minimum Horizontal Stress In the Bakken Formation.8 indexed citations
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Batzle, Michael, et al.. (2010). A Geomechanical Model of the Bakken Petroleum System.1 indexed citations
Katahara, Keith, et al.. (1994). In-Situ Stress Predictions and Measurements in an Unconsolidated Sandstone Formation, The Lower Frio, East Texas.6 indexed citations
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Batzle, Michael & Zhijin Wang. (1992). Seismic properties of pore fluids. Geophysics. 57(11). 1396–1408.1081 indexed citations breakdown →
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Castagna, John P., Michael Batzle, & Raymond L. Eastwood. (1985). Relationships between compressional-wave and shear-wave velocities in clastic silicate rocks. Geophysics. 50(4). 571–581.1119 indexed citations breakdown →
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Batzle, Michael, et al.. (1978). Characteristics of microcracks in samples from the drill hole Noerdlingen 1973 in the Ries crater, Germany. Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. 2. 2731–2748.1 indexed citations
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