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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Delineation of Geologic Units, Mineral Potentials and Distribution in Udegi Complex and Environs, North Central Nigeria, Using Airborne Radiometric Data |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Ibe Stephen Onyejiuwaka |
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: | 10.9790/0990-0903020114  |
Abstract: Background: Udegi Area, Nasarawa State, Nigeria is fast becoming an important study area for geoscientists in view of increased efforts to explore the geological structures within it. Many locations within the place are known for illegal mining, leading to huge loss of revenue to the country. Nigeria lacks adequate control over the illegal mining and does not guard some affected areas because the government lacks adequate knowledge of the locations of most of the structures with potentials of hosting mineralization within the area. Hence, the geological mapping of the area, with the aim to define the lithology, boundary and distribution of the rock types and delineate the alteration zones favourable for mineralization within the place was undertaken. Materials and Methods: High resolution........
Key Word: Udegi Complex, Geologic Mapping, Hydrothermal Alteration, Sulphide Mineralization, Vein Deposit of Cassiterite
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Karst Morphology and Geotourism Potential of The Mfamosing Limestone Calabar Flank, South Eastern Nigeria |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | UDOFIA, P. A. || UDO, I. G. |
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: | 10.9790/0990-0903021530 |
Abstract: The mid-Albian Mfamosing Limestone located within the Calabar Flank S.E. Nigeria is a carbonate platform with significant karst. This carbonate buildup as typified by the Etankpini, Abung and Mfamosing Karst lands has evolved significant karst features. Surficial expressions of these include: towers, pinnacles and karrens. Subterranean caves, spelcotherms. phreatic tubes, dolines, uva1as and corrosion plains (swamp notches) form characteristic landforms. The intense karstification of this limestone unit is related to its burial history, especially the late Cenezoic (Pliocene) uplift associated with the adjacent Cameroon volcanic zone. Mfamosing karst field is an excellent field laboratory for carbonate and anthropological studies. It also provides captivating recreational sites for tourism (Geotourism).
Keywords: Mfamosing Limestone, Etankpini, Etankpini karstlands, Karstification, Geotourism
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Identifying Potential Aquifers Using Landsat Images, Aeromagnetic And Resistivity Responses In Panyam, Plateau State, Nigeria |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Umbugadu A A || Ancho M I |
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: | 10.9790/0990-0903023137 |
Abstract: The study involves delineation of aquifers in Panyam and its environs, North Central Nigeria. This study can serve as a useful guide for groundwater development projects which may be put in place to cater for water needs of dwellers. Methods employed include; geological mapping of the area, field acquisition of electrical resistivity data using 1D vertical electrical sounding of nine (9) stations, acquisition of aeromagnetic data and interpretations of total magnetic intensity (TMI) maps, as well as analysis of lineaments generated from remotely sensed aerial photographs of the area. Exposed in the study area are basement rocks comprising of granitic gneisses, basalts and granites with evidence of deformation shown as joints, fractures and veins in places. Interpreted resistivity data.....
Keywords: groundwater, aquifer, resistivity, fractures, magnetic susceptibility
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Structural and Depth Model of Bayelsa State, Nigeria Deduced From High Resolution Aeromagnetic Data |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Ibe Stephen Onyejiuwaka |
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: | 10.9790/0990-0903023847 |
Abstract: Background: Bayelsa State, Nigeria is located in the Niger Delta Basin. The basin is very rich in oil and gas. In November 2020, Bayelsa State hosted the National Council on Hydrocarbon Summit, where the government revealed its interest in identifying new petroleum prospects in the state. The growing interest in new hydrocarbon prospects by the government is a major driving force of this research. The research focuses on the application of magnetic method in delineating the basin's sediment thickness and structural models within the state; hence, highlighting features with potentials for hydrocarbon generation and migration. Materials and Methods:High resolution airborne magnetic data covering Bayelsa State were used in delineating the structures and......
Key Word: Bayelsa State, Structural Model, Depth Model, hydrocarbon Generation, hydrocarbon Migration
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Hydro-Geoelectrical Investigation Of Gwoza Town And Environs, Northeastern Nigeria |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | A. G. MOHAMMED || A. D. Saidu || A. G. Mustafa |
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: | 10.9790/0990-0903024855 |
Abstract: Eighteen vertical electrical sounding (VES) of maximum electrode separation of AB/2= 100m were carried out in Gwoza town and environs Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria. All the VES data indicates a three layered earth model and the curves obtained are all H-type curves. The first layer is top soil with an average thickness of 1.59m and an average Resistivity value of 73.5 ohm-m. The second layer is weathered/fractured basement with an average thickness of 22.8m and an average Resistivity value of 19.7 ohm-m. The third layer is fractured basement except at VES3, VES5, VES10, VES12, VES13, VES14 and VES17 where fresh basement were encountered with an average Resistivity value of 1359.0 ohm- m. Geological.....
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Analysis of groundwater potential of Dong and Lawaru areas in Demsa northeast Nigeria, using the vertical electrical sounding method |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Saleh Mustapha Babagana || Richard H. Durkuwa |
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: | 10.9790/0990-0903025664 |
Abstract: Dong and Lawaru are two farming communities in Demsa Northeast Nigeria with record of frequent conflicts between farmers and herders which centered on the single water source (River Shinu) for both cropping and grazing. The aim of the present study was to explore groundwater potential of the area using the vertical electrical sounding (VES) technic while employing Quantum Geographic Information System (Q-GIS) analysis, for possible groundwater exploration as additional source to the River Shinu with a view to distinguished between water for grazing and water for cropping (irrigation).Fifteen (15) vertical electric soundings were measured at different parts of the....
Keyword: Vertical electrical sounding; Aquifer protective capacity; Groundwater potential; Demsa; Northeast Nigeria
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Sedimentological Studies of Early Carboniferous Um Bogma Formation, Southwestern Sinai, Egypt |
| Country | : | Egypt |
| Authors | : | Manar H. Mostafa || Sami K. Aita || Hassan I. Farhat || Sherif Kharbish |
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: | 10.9790/0990-0903026574 |
Abstract: The Lower Carboniferous carbonates Um Bogma Formation exhibits a significant rock unit of the Paleozoic rocks in southwestern Sinai, Egypt. The formation is subdivided into Lower, Middle and Upper Members with well-displayed paleokarst profile, that resulted from sea regression with uplifting of Lower member. Field observations with microscopic examination for the study of the microfacies associations and elucidation of the environment and the diagenetic processes shows that the rocks are texturally classified as carbonate and argillaceous rocks.
The carbonate rocks are texturally classified as crystalline dolostone, Sandy Oo-sparite, Bio-micrite-pseudo-sparite, Bio-Oo-sparite, silty....
Key Word: Um Bogma, Southwestern Sinai, Lithostratigraphy, Microfacies, Carbonate Rocks, Diagenesis, Depositional Environment
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