Publication Date:
1983-06-01
Description:
The extensive tarsand deposits of Ondo and Ogun States of Nigeria have previously been investigated only by the use of geological methods. In a recently completed exploration programme covering a 17 km2 area north of Agbabu, in the Ifesowapo Local Government area of Ondo State, the electrical resistivity technique was used extensively along with other exploration methods. The electrical resistivity survey was made up of 32 Schlumberger vertical electrical soundings (VES). The resistivity curves were interpreted by curve matching and computer based automatic interpretation techniques. Apparent resistivity values obtained varied between less than 10 ohm-m to greater than 1000 ohm-m. The results permitted fair to excellent correlation between the geoelectrical and Stratigraphic data, particularly the delineation of lithological boundaries and zone of bitumen saturation. The lithological boundaries and zone of bitumen saturation. The geophysical results also confirmed the regional block faulting and the consistent, increase in overburden thickness southwards.
Print ISSN:
0144-5987
Electronic ISSN:
2048-4054
Topics:
Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
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