Typology of Sounding Curves and Lithological 1D Models of Mineral Prospecting and Groundwater Survey within Crystalline Basement Rocks in the East of Cameroon (Central Africa) Using Electrical Resistivity Method and Koefoed Computation Method
Joint Authors
Njandjock Nouck, Philippe
Theophile, Ndougsa Mbarga
Arsène, Meying
Stephane Patrick, Assembe
Gouet, Daniel Hervé
Ekoro Nkoungou, Harlin Leonid
Source
International Journal of Geophysics
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-23, 23 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-02-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
23
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Resistivity method using seventy-sixth (976) Schlumberger vertical electrical soundings along forty-one (41) profiles are conducted in the Batouri and Ngoura subdivisions, East region of Cameroon, to investigate the subsurface layering, mineral potential, and groundwater resource characteristics.
Results of quantitative and qualitative interpretation of data using Koefoed computation method reveal two to five layers having geometrical and electrical characteristics of geological layer models: topsoil (0.5 m
From the qualitative interpretation of VES curves, the subsurface layering is depicted by nine (09) types of sounding curves (G, H, A, QH, KH, HK, HA, HKH, and KHK) characterizing the vertical changes and the typology of sounding curves in the East Cameroon crystalline basements.
The lithology of the subsurface is dominated (more than 80%) by geoelectrical and lithological 1D models derived by the H, QH, KH, HK, HA, HKH, and KHK curve types.
These models are characterized by the presence of conductive layers and fractured/weathered granites derived from tectonic activities of the region.
Also, the resistivity method (VES) applied in this study bring information about variation of the resistivity with depth, geological structures, fractures, and rupture zones in the underground until 120 m depth.
These abovementioned information reveal proper hydrogeological and mining conditions for an efficient evaluation of the mineral potential and groundwater resources.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gouet, Daniel Hervé& Arsène, Meying& Ekoro Nkoungou, Harlin Leonid& Stephane Patrick, Assembe& Njandjock Nouck, Philippe& Theophile, Ndougsa Mbarga. 2020. Typology of Sounding Curves and Lithological 1D Models of Mineral Prospecting and Groundwater Survey within Crystalline Basement Rocks in the East of Cameroon (Central Africa) Using Electrical Resistivity Method and Koefoed Computation Method. International Journal of Geophysics،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-23.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gouet, Daniel Hervé…[et al.]. Typology of Sounding Curves and Lithological 1D Models of Mineral Prospecting and Groundwater Survey within Crystalline Basement Rocks in the East of Cameroon (Central Africa) Using Electrical Resistivity Method and Koefoed Computation Method. International Journal of Geophysics No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-23.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Gouet, Daniel Hervé& Arsène, Meying& Ekoro Nkoungou, Harlin Leonid& Stephane Patrick, Assembe& Njandjock Nouck, Philippe& Theophile, Ndougsa Mbarga. Typology of Sounding Curves and Lithological 1D Models of Mineral Prospecting and Groundwater Survey within Crystalline Basement Rocks in the East of Cameroon (Central Africa) Using Electrical Resistivity Method and Koefoed Computation Method. International Journal of Geophysics. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-23.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1171390
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1171390