scholarly journals Fracture zones detection for groundwater exploration integrating Resistivity Profiling and Very Low Frequency electromagnetic methods (Errachidia basin, Morocco)

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-194
Author(s):  
Youssef Ait Bahammou ◽  
Ahmed Benamara ◽  
Abdellah Ammar ◽  
Ibrahim Dakir
Keyword(s):  
Low Frequency ◽  
Groundwater Exploration ◽  
Depth Range ◽  
Fracture Zones ◽  
Real Component ◽  
Very Low Frequency ◽  
Resistivity Measurements ◽  
Electromagnetic Methods ◽  
Groundwater Supply ◽  
Resistivity Profiling

Abstract Resistivity Profiling and Very Low Frequency (VLF) electromagnetic methods were introduced to study fracture zones detection in Zaouia Jdida locality, within the Errachidia basin. The Horizontal Profiling was conducted in Wenner-α array, with AB = 300 m and profile lines oriented NW–SE and NE–SW. The resistivity measurements were taken using MAE advanced geophysics instruments. The VLF profiles were implanted with the length reaches 1000 m and profile lines oriented in NE–SW direction. The VLF measurements were collected using T-VLF iris instrument and the data filtering was done using KHFFILT software. Two filters, Karous-Hjelt and Fraser, were applied to the real component of the secondary electromagnetic field. The qualitative interpretation of resistivity results, showed the presence of subsurface targets; fracture zones were detected at 70m, 240m and 450m positions along the profile P1, at 180m, 340m and 450m positions from the profile P2. The semi-quantitative interpretation of VLF results revealed the presence of two principal fracture zones at L3 and L5 locations, oriented NW–SE, at a depth range of 30 m to 60 m. The VLF anomaly observed at L3 location is confirmed by the resistivity measurements from the profile P1 (at 70m station). The identified fractures represent the potential zones for groundwater supply and then will have an implication on storage and movement of groundwater in the prospect area.

scholarly journals Electromagnetic profiling of Owena Dam, Southwestern Nigeria, using very-low-frequency radio fields

2016 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 237-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cyril Okpoli ◽  
Raphael Tijani
Keyword(s):  
Low Frequency ◽  
Soil Mass ◽  
Internal Erosion ◽  
Dam Failure ◽  
Real Component ◽  
Southwestern Nigeria ◽  
Very Low Frequency ◽  
Embankment Dams ◽  
Fractured Zones ◽  
Basement Structures

AbstractVery low frequency (VLF) was used to assess variations in overburden composition, bedrock lithology and the concealed basement structures within the bedrock of Owena Dam in Igbara-Oke of the Precambrian Basement Complex of Southwestern Nigeria. Five VLF-electromagnetic (EM) traverses were occupied at 5 m intervals. The VLF normal and filtered real component anomalies identify major geological interfaces suspected to be faults/fractured zones. The points of crossover between the real and imaginary components delineate the fractured zones, which were identified as areas of possible seepage (piping and sloughing). The internal erosion (permeability) of soil mass eventually leads to the formation of an open conduit in the soil, which may lead to failure of the embankment/dam. The fractured zones are suspected to be present at all traverses. In total, 21 fractured zones were identified along the dam embankment, with the deepest occurrence at Traverse 5. These seepage zones cause heterogeneity in the subsurface composition, which could lead to dam failure. The result of the study suggests that VLF is an adequate method of monitoring seepages in embankment dams.

Modeling and inversion of magnetic and VLF-EM data with an application to basement fractures: A case study from Raigarh, India

Geophysics ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 72 (5) ◽  
pp. B133-B140 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Ramesh Babu ◽  
Subhash Ram ◽  
N. Sundararajan
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Analytical Signal ◽  
Magnetic Data ◽  
Fracture Zones ◽  
Very Low Frequency ◽  
Subsurface Resistivity ◽  
Spatial Locations ◽  
And Inversion

We present modeling of magnetic and very low frequency electromagnetic (VLF-EM) data to map the spatial distribution of basement fractures where uranium is reported in Sambalpur granitoids in the Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh, India. Radioactivity in the basement fractures is attributed to brannerite, [Formula: see text] complex, and uranium adsorbed on ferruginous matter. The amplitude of the 3D analytical signal of the observed magnetic data indicates the trend of fracture zones. Further, the application of Euler 3D deconvolution to magnetic data provides the spatial locations and depth of the source. Fraser-filtered VLF-EM data and current density pseudosections indicate the presence of shallow and deep conductive zones along the fractures. Modeling of VLF-EM data yields the subsurface resistivity distribution of the order of less than 100 ohm-m of the fractures. The interpreted results of both magnetic and VLF-EM data agree well with the geologic section obtained from drilling.

scholarly journals GROUNDWATER PROSPECTION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PIÇARRA-PA USING VERY LOW FREQUENCY AND RESISTIVITY

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gilvana Bezerra de Sousa ◽  
José Gouvêa Luiz
Keyword(s):  
Geophysical Methods ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Integrated Analysis ◽  
Groundwater Extraction ◽  
Fracture Zones ◽  
Southeastern Part ◽  
Very Low Frequency ◽  
Electrical Sounding ◽  
Sediment Layers ◽  
The City

This study was conducted in the municipality of Pic¸arra, located in the southeastern part of the state of Par´a. The aim of the study was to use geophysical methods to map the lineaments associated with bedrock fractures and the nature of the subsoil using the Very Low Frequency (VLF) electromagnetic method and the electrical resistivity in vertical electrical sounding (VES) technique. The integrated analysis of the geophysical data delineated two hydrogeological domains, namely, fracture zones and sediment layers on the bedrock, that could be potential locations of wells for groundwater extraction. The study was designed to identify the most promising units for groundwater extraction and the best locations for the construction of wells to supply groundwater to the city.

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