MERGER BETWEEN TRIO MERGER CORP. AND SAEXPLORATION HOLDINGS, INC. - Effects of the Merger (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Cash and cash held in trust, after conversions $ 47,777
Cash payment to Former SAE common stockholders at Closing (7,500)
Net cash released from escrow to the Corporation upon Closing 40,277
Other assets and liabilities remaining in the Corporation:  
Notes payable to related parties – Former SAE common stockholders, at fair value (11,775)
Notes payable to related parties – directors (500)
Other assets 13
Contingent consideration 0
Net increase in equity resulting from merger prior to other charges and credits to equity 28,015
Merger costs charged to equity (5,027)
Pre-acquisition value of Former SAE warrants deemed equity under their terms 1,293
Net increase in the Corporation's June 24, 2013 equity resulting from the Merger $ 24,281