Near-surface structural model was geostatistically developed from a sample density of 36 Uphole/LVL survey points to determine the properties of the weathering layer geological materials. Results from the generated Isopachs and Isovels show a dominant 2-weathered layer model with 1-weathered layer model in only five locations, mainly along the escarpment. The average thickness of the weathering layer to the first refractor consolidated layer is 18.84 m with an average velocity of 1791.40 ms . Proper application of these results will prove very useful and reliable for the enhancement of optimization processes during stages of seismic data processing and serve as baseline data for future 4D seismic data acquisition for accurate mapping of the deep underlying structures for oil and gas exploration in the North-Central part of the Niger Delta.
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