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CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
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ITEM INFORMATION:		Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ION GEOPHYSICAL CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000866609
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	OIL AND GAS FIELD EXPLORATION SERVICES [1382]
		IRS NUMBER:				222286646
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
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		FILM NUMBER:		21621348

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2105 CITYWEST BLVD
		STREET 2:		SUITE 100
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			770422855
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2819333339

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2105 CITYWEST BLVD
		STREET 2:		SUITE 100
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			770422855

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	INPUT OUTPUT INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930328
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