Journal of Geology & Geophysics
Open Access
ISSN: 2381-8719
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ISSN: 2381-8719
+44 7868 792050
Chukwudi Ezeh C
Nigeria
Research Article
Integration of Aeromagnetic Interpretation and Induced Polarization Methods in Delineating Mineral Deposits and Basement Configuration within Southern Bida Basin, North-West Nigeria
Author(s): Ayatu Ojonugwa U, Chukwudi Ezeh C and Augustine Chinwuko IAyatu Ojonugwa U, Chukwudi Ezeh C and Augustine Chinwuko I
Aeromagnetic data interpretation and Induce Polarization (IP) method has been integrated and interpreted with a view of delineating magnetic minerals within some part of the Southern Bida Basin, Nigeria. Spectral analysis method was used in delineating the depth to magnetic basement and model prominent magnetic anomaly. Analysis of Induce Polarization data were used in delineating the potential fractures zones of mineralization. Visual inspection of the magnetic anomalies and first vertical derivative maps reveals that the area is highly faulted with major faults trending East-West (E-W) and minor ones Northeast-Southwest (NE-SW) directions. The qualitative interpretation results of both the resistivity and chargeability pseudosections reveal potential fractures zones trending East-West (E-W) and the depth to the anomalous body ranges from (0.3-2.5 km) with average overburden thicknes.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2381-8719.1000449