Geophysical Analysis of Basement Terrain Groundwater Using Vertical Electrical Sounding: A Case Study of Parts of Abuja North Central Nigeria

Omeje, Maxwell and Ejike, James Ebele and Ugwuoke, P.E (2015) Geophysical Analysis of Basement Terrain Groundwater Using Vertical Electrical Sounding: A Case Study of Parts of Abuja North Central Nigeria. International Journal of Geophysics and Geochemistry, 2 (4). pp. 92-97.

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Abstract

The successful exploitation of groundwater requires a proper understanding of the hydrogeological characteristics of the sub-surface aquifers found within the basement complex. This can be carried out using various geophysical survey methods. Groundwater occurs in the joints, fissures, fractures, shear zones and weathered overburden of un-weathered rocks. Therefore effective groundwater development requires careful geophysical analysis and interpretation of data. The use of vertical electrical sounding (VES) for groundwater (hydrogeological) exploration is popular in the basement complex rocks and sedimentary basins. This study was aimed at analysing the hydro geological characteristics such as bedrock depth, lithological units and degree of fracturing and drilling location of groundwater in the basement complex / terrain of Garki, Kurudu, Dei-Dei and Kubwa areas of Abuja, North central Nigeria using Resistivity Method. Finally, the results indicate that the choice of geophysical survey method determined by physical properties of the area; influence groundwater availability, susceptibility and supply.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Abuja, Basement Groundwater, Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES), Geophysical Survey
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General) Q Science > QC Physics
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Physics
Depositing User:	Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi
Date Deposited:	24 Apr 2018 10:15
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2018 10:15
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/10671

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