Curie depth estimated from high-resolution aeromagnetic data of parts of lower and middle Benue trough (Nigeria)

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
pp. 627-643
Author(s):  
Mukaila Abdullahi ◽  
Raj Kumar
Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Aeromagnetic Data ◽  
Benue Trough ◽  
Curie Depth

scholarly journals Analytic Signal Depth from High Resolution Aeromagnetic Data over the Gongola Basin Upper Benue Trough Northeastern Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 585-590
Author(s):  
H. Musa ◽  
N.E. Bassey ◽  
R. Bello
Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Magnetic Structure ◽  
Horizontal Cylinder ◽  
Analytic Signal ◽  
Aeromagnetic Data ◽  
Polynomial Fitting ◽  
Benue Trough ◽  
Local Maxima ◽  
Depth Determination ◽  
Programming Software

The study of high-resolution aeromagnetic data was carried out over the Gongola basin, upper Benue trough, northeastern Nigeria, for analytic signal depth determination. Total intensity magnetic map obtained from the data using the Oasis Montaj TM programming software was used to get the residual map by polynomial fitting, from where the analytic signal was obtained with the use of anomaly width at half the amplitude (X1/2). This was used to carry out depth estimations over the study area. The results showed that it peaks over the magnetic structure with local maxima over its edges (boundaries or contact), and the amplitude is simply related to magnetization, likewise results also showed that the depth estimates were in the range of 1.2 to 5.9 km and were calculated for contact, dyke/sill and horizontal cylinder respectively. The lowest values are from DD profiles, while the highs are from AA profiles. This work is important in identifying dykes, contacts and intrusives over an area.

scholarly journals 2-dimensional modeling of high-resolution aeromagnetic data over Yola arm of the upper Benue trough, Northeastern Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-143
Author(s):  
Musa Hayatudeen ◽  
Nsikak E. Bassey ◽  
Bello Rasaq
Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Aeromagnetic Data ◽  
Sediment Thickness ◽  
Benue Trough ◽  
Structural Patterns ◽  
Hydrocarbon Traps ◽  
Dimensional Modeling ◽  
Line Spacing ◽  
Intensity Map ◽  
Tie Line

2-D modeling of high-resolution aeromagnetic data over the area investigated was carried out with the aid of Oasis MontajTM software in order to get the total magnetic intensity map as well as the residual map from where the modeling was carried out. The data was acquired for Nigeria Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) in 2010 by Fugro international of Netherlands. The specifications of the data were terrain clearance of 80 m, flight line spacing of 500 m and a tie line spacing of 5000 m. The area investigated in this work is located between longitude 120 00' - 130 30' E and Latitude 80 00' – 100 00'N. GM-SYS module of the Oasis montaj was used for this research, with depocentres, structural patterns, basement geometry and morphology as well as estimates of the physical character of the cause to an investigated anomaly determined. The models reveal the horst and graben structures of the basement and the various faults that segmented the area into block patterns. The results revealed sediment thickness in the range of 2-5 km for the models which are in agreement with the results obtained by various researchers in the area. Horst and graben were identified in the models which confirmed the rifting nature of the Benue Trough. The authors of this research are of the view that these depocentres, structural patterns and basement geometry may be a promising site for hydrocarbon traps and reservoirs. Keywords: Aeromagnetic Data, GM-SYS, Modeling, Horst, Graben.

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