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New Data on the Stratigraphy of the Ameki Group, Se Nigeria: Implications for the Eocene Stratigraphic Nomenclature

Uduezue, Chiamaka Janefrances, Odunze-Akasiugwu, Shirley Onyinye & Gordian Chuks Obi · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2021

Detailed down-dip, bed-by-bed sedimentary logging of outcrops of the Ameki Group in the Awka-Onitsha area of south-eastern Nigeria, was performed to identify and characterize components of the Group in the area. Thirteen exposures were measured and analyzed for lithological chang...

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Geological and Geochemical Characterisation of Fe-Mn oxide Mineralisation of Wadi Masilah Basin (SE Yemen)

Laura Pinarelli & Mohammed A. Mattash · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2021

The Wadi Masilah Basin is part of the larger Say’un-Masilah Basin, a Mesozoic sedimentary basin located in the southeastern Yemen. It consists of a sedimentary sequence hosting polymetallic barite, lead, zinc, iron, manganese, and vanadium mineralisations. The area is strongly fa...

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Application of SRTM DEM and Electrical Resistivity Techniques to Delineate Favourable Borehole Sites for Groundwater in Parts of Minna Sheet 164 SW, North-Central Nigeria

J. S. Ejepu, V. P. Effanga, L. W. Nimze & O. Ologe · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2021

A combination of Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission (SRTM) Digital Elevation Model (DEM) and electrical resistivity were applied in parts of Minna, Sheet 164 SW, North-Central Nigeria to delineate favourable sites for drilling boreholes. Lineaments were extracted from derivative m...

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Impact of Sedimentologic Diagensis on the Petrophysical Evaluation of the Reservoir Rocks in BED-1 Field, Western Desert, Egypt

Hesham Abuseda, Mohamed Fathy & Osama M. Elnaggar · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2021

Badr EI-Din 1 (BED-1) field is one of the most prolific areas in the Western Desert and is a part of Badr EI-Din Concession, 300 km west of Cairo, and to the west of Abu Gharadig Field. The available open hole well records contain complete logs in the form of composite (Gamma-Ray...

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Biophysical Limits to Economic Growth and Sustainable Development: Perspectives and Approaches

Surendra Singh Jatav, Sanatan Nayak & Sonali Narang · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2021

The debate on sustainable use of natural resources, population growth, the role of technology in economic growth, and individual preferences have a long history, starting from Malthus’s noble argument on biophysical limits to growth to ecological economist’s sustainable developme...

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Physicochemical and Minerological Evaluation of Clay Deposits in Parts of Buan, Southern Nigeria

Bariborve Kpegeol, Akaha Celestine Tse & Kiamuke Itiowe · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2021

Some clay soil samples from the Buan in parts of the southern Nigeria were analyzed for their geochemical composition, mineralogy and geotechnical characteristics. This research was carried out using modern methods of analysis such as Index properties tests, x-ray fluorescence an...

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Petrography and Provenance of Eze-Aku Sandstones in Afikpo Basin, Southeastern Benue Trough

Kiamuke Itiowe, Minapuye Isaac Odigi, Biokpo Kingson Kurah & Bariborve Kpegeol · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2021

Petrographic study of the Eze-Aku sandstones exposed within the Afikpo basin were analysed to determine the petrography, provenance and tectonic setting of the area. Petrographic studies showed that the Eze-Aku sandstones were predominantly quartz, feldspar and lithic fragments....

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Aeroradiometric Data Assessment of Hydrothermal Alteration Zones in Parts of North Central Nigeria

Mam D. Tawey, Abbass A. Adetona, Usman D. Alhassan, Abdulwaheed A. Rafiu, Kazeem A. Salako & Emmanuel E. Udensi · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2021

This work aims to map radioelement distribution, delineate hydrothermal alteration areas, and produce a surface geologic map of the area using recently acquired high-resolution aeroradiometric data covering parts of north-central Nigeria with estimated area coverage of 24, 200 Km...

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Petrophysical Evaluation and Reserve Estimate of the Reservoir Sands in ‘George’ Field, Offshore Niger Delta, Nigeria

Abiola Olubola · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2021

Petrophysical Evaluation of ‘George’ Field Offshore Niger Delta, Nigeria was carried out with a view to determining the hydrocarbon potential of the area. The data set used for the study includes a suite of geophysical well logs from four wells A, B, C and D.  Lithologies were id...

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Assessment of Dust Concentration and Compounds at Quarry Sites in Akamkpa Cross River State, Nigeria

Godwin Igie Inyaka, M. Alkali, Emeodilichi H. Mba & Udofia Udeme Alfred · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2021

This study assessed dust concentration, elements and compounds at limestone quarry site and the aim was to determine the level of air pollution due to dust generated from quarrying activities, the elements and risks it poses to health and the environment. Dust samples were collec...

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Prelude Geological Survey and Evaluation of Au, Cu Bearing Rock Using Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis: A Case of Shuwa, Madagali

U. Z. Magawata, M. A. Bawallah, S. O. Ilugbo, S. Aliyu & A. Adamu · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2021

A prelude geological study have been carried out for the evaluation of gold (Au) and copper (Cu) bearing rock formation of Shuwa District in Madagali LGC and its environs, Adamawa State. Samples were collected and analysis using Energy dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence analysis. The...

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Post Foundation Geophysical Investigation of the Former Faculty of Arts Building, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

Henry Y. Madukwe & Ifeoluwa J. Talabi · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2021

Aims: This study entails the geophysical approach for the post foundation investigation using magnetic prospecting and impact method of electromagnetism. Study Design: Traverses and GPS stations of the area were taken. Place and Duration of Study: The former Faculty of Arts build...

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Petrology, Geochemistry and Structural Attributes of the Irruan Basement Rocks, Southern Obudu Plateau, Southeastern Nigeria

E. O. Ominigbo, E. E. Ukwang, O. O. Omo- Irabor, J. E. Emudianughe & D. P. Okumoko · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2021

Very little research has been carried out and reported on the Irruan granitoids. Geological field mapping and laboratory analyses were carried out to ascertain the petrological, geochemical and structural attributes of the Irruan Basement Rocks in southern Obudu Plateau, southeas...

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Gullying Processes in the Upper Idemili River Catchment Area of Anambra State, Nigeria

S. N. Chibuzor, E. I. Okoyeh, B. C. E. Egboka, A. G. Onwuemesi & E. Aniwetalu · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2020

Upper Idemili River catchment in Anambra State, Nigeria was studied for the effect of gullying processes in the area. The methods employed were fieldwork, Arc Gis production of digitized map which show the gully profile and laboratory analysis of soil and water samples. Hydrogeoc...

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