lithologic characteristics of the Afikpo and it environ with a view to delineate it lithological boundary using resistivity profiling

📄 Project Abstract

This work involved the observation, description of various rock types and their field relationships. These rocks give information on the general Geology of the area. Generally, a number of geophysical exploration techniques are available which enable an insight to be obtained rapidly into the nature of subsurface layers. These include geo-electric, electromagnetic, seismic and geophysical borehole logging techniques. The choice of a particular method is governed by the nature of the terrain and cost consideration. These methods have been used extensively in groundwater investigation, geologic mapping and engineering site investigation Etu-Efeotor and Akpokodje, 1990; Obiakor and Chukwudebelu, 1992; Okwueze and Ezeanyim, 1985; Mbipom and Archibong, 1989. In geophysical investigations for lithological boundary, ore prospecting, water exploration, depth to bedrock determinations, sand and gravel exploration. The electrical resistivity method can be used to obtain quickly and economically,...