Groundwater Exploration with D.C Resistivity Method In Maigamo Area of Kubanni River Basin Zaria, Nigeria.

Ameloko, A. and Omali, Aurelius O. (2011) Groundwater Exploration with D.C Resistivity Method In Maigamo Area of Kubanni River Basin Zaria, Nigeria. World Rural Observations, 3 (1). pp. 72-81.

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Abstract

A geoeletric investigation of the Western part of Kubanni River Basin was carried out using the vertical Electrical sounding (VES). The survey was carried out with the aim of investigating the subsurface around the study area to delineate aquifer overlying the Precambrian basement complex in the area. The result of the Schlumberger array data suggests that the subsurface resistivity is not homogeneous, but varies from one place to another. Also, the interpreted VES data revealed that, most of the layers underneath are two and three layer cases, while the resistivities of the layers ranged from about 40.09 ohm-m to 1960.23 ohm-m, depending on the lithology. The geologic sections deduced from the geoelectric soundings suggest that the weathered basement most likely forms the aquifer in the area. This area is characterized by relatively low resistivity values 40.09 ohm-m – 100 ohm-m.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Electrical method, Interpretation, Basin, Acquisition, Aquifer, Basement complex
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General) T Technology > TP Chemical technology
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Engineering Sciences
Depositing User:	Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi
Date Deposited:	01 Apr 2019 12:12
Last Modified:	01 Apr 2019 12:12
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/12553

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