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Aero-magnetic and Aero-radiometric Prospecting for Potential Gold Mineralisation over Ilesha and its Environs Southwest, Nigeria

O. K. Akinduko, A. Salako, Kazeem, D. Alhassan, Usman, O. Lawrence, Jane, Alkali, Aisha, B. Aliyu, Shakirat, Abdullahi, Muhammad, Adewumi Taiwo & Damidami, Luka · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2022

The mapping of potential gold mineralization zones in a part of southwestern Nigeria was carried out from the analyses and interpretation of airborne magnetic and radiometric data. Some enhancing filters, such as analytic signal and first vertical derivative were applied on the T...

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Structural Analysis of the Bagoué Furrow (South Boundiali) in the Northwest of Ivory Coast: Fracturing, Kinematics and Chronology

Lipoublida Djagre, Barthélémy Gnammytchet Koffi & Gbele Ouattara · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2022

Structural mapping from spatial imagery is an important technique in mastering lineamentry fracture networks. The purpose of this work is to make a structural analysis of the Bagoué furrow, using spatial imagery and field data. The methodological approach adopted in the work cons...

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Potential of Lateritic Soils as a Liner in Landfill: A Case Study of a Dumpsite in Ado-Ekiti, Southwestern Nigeria

A. S. Adeoye, O. O. Ige, C. A. Ajayi & A. O. Adewumi · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2022

The permeability characteristics of the lateritic soil from Ilokun dumpsite were studied with a view of investigating its suitability or otherwise as liners in sanitary landfills. The soil samples were collected from trial pits at different depths within the lateritic soil zone....

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Assessment of Geotechnical Investigation Techniques for Evaluating Planning and Parametric Mapping in the Niger Delta Sub-region of Nigeria

Tammy Morrison, Teme Songo Clifford & Erefama Ekine Esonanjor · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2022

Aim: The goal of this study was to generate geological engineering parameters that could be used for Development planning and control purposes. Study Design: The study was designed to use the various parameter values to produce iso-contour maps using Surfer II computer software....

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Developing Sustainability in Analysing Sanitary and Environmental Conditions to Improve Quality of Life in Selected Informal Settlements of Port Harcourt Municipality, Nigeria

Eyenghe, Tari, Brown, Ibama & Ibisiki, Tamuno-ose Godwill · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2022

Sustainability is a principle and practice that drives a balanced urban community. The study focused on developing sustainability by analysing the sanitary and environmental conditions to improve the quality of life in selected informal settlements of Port Harcourt Municipality,...

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Fresh Water Depth Determination and Mapping of Saline/Fresh Water Interphase Using Geographical Logs in Coastal Aquifers of Niger Delta, Nigeria

Tammy Morrison, Juliet Kosisochukwu & Erefama Ekine Esonanjor · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2022

The introduction of salt/saline water into boreholes has been a major issue in groundwater utilisation in the Niger Delta.  Aim: The study was aimed at determining the depth of saline/saline water and freshwater aquifers in the region. Study Design:  The study was designed to use...

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Migration for Better Employment in Ethiopia's Gold Mines: A Case Study of the Town of Shakiso

Ajitesh Singh Chandel, Esayas Girma Hordofa, Tariku Gemede Bedecha & Engida Esayas Dube · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2022

Most towns in the world's opportunity economy remain a vital source of income for rural-urban migrants. The study's main objectives were to investigate, identify and examine migration to mines and livelihoods in the informal sector. Primary and secondary sources were used for dat...

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Formation Evaluation of Wells 1 & 2 in “H” Field, in the Niger Delta Region, Nigeria

Alegimenlen Husain Obianjulu, Aigbedion Isaac, Ojese John Otuokpaikhian, Mohammed Mojeed Ayomide & Gbelekale Oluwadamilare Temitope · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2022

Based on data from two wells in the "H" field (Niger Delta Region), a formation evaluation was performed to locate hydrocarbon-yielding reservoirs and examine reservoir characteristics. Techlog software was used to analyze the geophysical logs, i.e., Gamma Ray log, Resistivity lo...

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A Molecular Study on the Expression Profile of Stress-Responsive Gene/S Expression in Fish Species at Kolleru Lake Andhra Pradesh; a Comparative Analysis on Fish Diversity and Population

Deepthi Gajula & S. P. Jeya Priya · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2022

Kolleru Lake in Andhra Pradesh is one of the most significant biodiversity hot spots in India. The Lake is 6,121sq km long, with a flow of 65,000 to 1.1 lakh cusecs of water into the Lake. It offers habitat for a wide range of animal life, including wild animals, birds, and fishe...

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Integrated Reservoir Characterization of “DAT Asset” Using 3D Seismic and Well Log, Onshore, Niger Delta Basin of Nigeria

I. F. Adesokan, S. A. Akinwale, S. Oladele, O. V. Adeyemi & V. M. Adekola · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2022

An integrated interpretation of 3D seismic and composite well log data analysis over the “DAT” Asset characterizes the reservoir rocks using petrophysical properties, seismic interpretation and quantitative seismic attributes analysis within Nigeria’s offshore Niger Delta Basin....

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Lithofacies Analysis and Paleaoenvironment of Deposition of Lokoja Formation, Southern Bida Basin, North Central, Nigeria

Peace Ilemona Attah, Isaac Ojodomo Agbane, Jacob Bolaji Jimoh, Goodness Eleojo Joseph, Ruth Shigiri & Ozoemena Nnaemeka Precious · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2022

The sedimentary facies and depositional environment of Lokoja Formation, Southern Bida Basin was evaluated through the study of some of its exposed sections and the samples obtained are subjected to pebbles morphometry and granulometric analsysis.  The study area comprises of thr...

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Geophysical 3D Seismic Appraisal of Okpella Field within Offshore Niger Delta Basin of Nigeria

E. U. Waziri, E. E. Udensi, C. I. Unuevho, A. S. Akinwale, M. O. Jimoh & A. A. Rafiu · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2022

Okpella Field is currently experiencing a decline in production which was revealed by the analysis of  the production data. The Field had an annual production of 430175 MBO (Million Barrel of Oil) in 2008, but declined significantly to 7839 MBO (Million Barrel of Oil) per annum....

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A Comparison of Geospatial Interpolation Techniques for Gold Anomalies in Wassa - Amenfi District, Southwest Ghana

Emmanuel Ayitey, Christiana Nyarko, Henry Otoo, Micheal Affam & Peter Kwesi Nyarko · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2022

In spatial interpolation, the Inverse-Distance Weight (IDW) and Kriging methods are two of the most widely used deterministic and geostatistical models. In deterministic techniques, interpolation is performed using mathematical functions, whereas geostatistics uses statistical an...

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Electrical Conductivity for Selection of Viable Land for Agricultural Activities and a Suitable Sites for Borehole

J. O. Alao, T. T. Danjuma & M. S. Nur · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2022

An electrical Wenner-alpha and Schlumberger survey was carried out to select the viable regions for agricultural activities and to determine the most suitable regions for siting boreholes. The results of the Wenner-alpha data show the study area is highly conductive ranging from...

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