Geological and geophysical investigations of an engineering site characterization for construction purposes in Western Saudi Arabia

Edigbue, Paul; Al-Mashhor, Abdullah Abobakr; Plougarlis, Anastasios; Soupios, Pantelis; Τρανός, Μάρκος Δ.; Kaka, SanLinn I.; Al-Shuhail, Abdullatif A.; Al‐Garni, Mansour A.

doi:10.1016/j.jappgeo.2021.104307

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“…Specifically, the spatial distribution of the low-frequency resistive and capacitive characteristics of underground earth materials was imaged using electrical resistivity and IP imaging. [2] [3]. A geological assessment is implemented in Paloh area to analyse the subsurface geological structure as the area is prone to landslides.…”

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“…A geological assessment is implemented in Paloh area to analyse the subsurface geological structure as the area is prone to landslides. According to [2], the investigation of detailed geological and geophysical to define the tectonic geological features (main faults) helped to better understand the subsurface geological conditions which able to prevent any severe consequences such as landslides that caused the destruction of the main road [4].…”

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Application of Electrical Resistivity Imaging (ERI) to analyse geological structure in Paloh, Gua Musang, Kelantan

Sulaiman,

Abioga

2023

BIO Web Conf.

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This study is conducted in Paloh, Gua Musang district, Kelantan and focussed on Electrical Resistivity Imaging (ERI) method which was carried out to assess the subsurface geological structures of Paloh area, Gua Musang. Two survey lines of 200 m are conducted in the study area by using Gradient array. The data obtained from ERI is processed by using RES2DINV software to produce a pseudosection model. Variable resistivity values ranging from 1Ωm to >3000Ωm with a depth of investigation of approximately 40m showed in the pseudosection model. Based on the model, the structural analysis of the study area resulted in several fault lines occurring in the subsurface area. The fault line indicated the occurrence of subsurface movement. This study suggests further geophysical investigation (seismic survey) be carried out as it would be able to give the extent of information on subsurface geological structures for geoengineering study for site investigation.

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Application of Electrical Resistivity Imaging (ERI) to analyse geological structure in Paloh, Gua Musang, Kelantan

Sulaiman,

Abioga

2023

BIO Web Conf.

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“…This research uses direct current (DC) Electrical Resistivity Imaging (ERI) and Induced Polarization (IP) methods for the present subsurface exploration among the geophysical prospecting methods used in mineral exploration. Electrical resistivity and IP imaging allow the spatial distribution of the low-frequency resistive and capacitive characteristics of subsurface earth materials such as mineral ores, weathered or fresh rock, unconsolidated sediments, and, respectively, uncontaminated and contaminated soils [7][8][9][10][11][12][13]. These methods are extensively utilized in mineral exploration campaigns, engineering and environmental investigations, hydrogeological studies, and archeological prospecting [7,[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22].…”

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Historic Underground Silver Mine Workings Detection Using 2D Electrical Resistivity Imaging (Durango, Mexico)

Hinojosa¹,

Kirmizakis

Soupios

2022

Minerals

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This paper presents an underground silver mining operation outside Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico, terminated around the 1930s, of which previous knowledge of its operations was poor. Durango’s current silver exploration campaigns are likely to overlook historic silver mining sites due to interest in specific prospect regions. A two-dimensional (2D) Electrical Resistivity Imaging (ERI) survey coupled with reconnaissance of the area was performed at this historic silver mining site. The exploration campaign aimed to find the abandoned mineshaft, map its subsurface extent, and explore the occurrence of mineralization zones (silver ore). The ERI survey comprised five profiles measured with the extended dipole-dipole array with a consistent electrode spacing of 5 m. The smooth, robust, and damped least-squares inversion methods were used to invert the 2D data. Our field observations and ERI survey results collectively reveal the following findings: (a) reconnaissance reveals mining infrastructure consistent with historical mining activity; the infrastructure includes a complex of habitational rooms, an ore-processing pit near a concrete slab next to a dirt road, and two limestone-wall structures interpreted as the entrance of abandoned backfilled mineshafts named Mesquite and Lechuguilla; (b) high-resistivity anomalies suggest vestiges of shallow, underground mine workings including backfilled mineshafts that connect a mine gallery complex, and (c) various low-resistivity anomalies, juxtaposed against mine galleries, suggestive of unmined shallow vein-type and manto-type mineralization of hydrothermal origin. The imaging depth is estimated at ~65 m. Underground silver mining moved southwards and was limited to ~40 m depth.

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Aeromagnetic Data Analysis of Geothermal Energy Potential of a Hot Spring Area in Western Saudi Arabia

Chavanidis,

Salem,

Stampolidis

et al. 2024

Nat Resour Res

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Geological and geophysical investigations of an engineering site characterization for construction purposes in Western Saudi Arabia

Cited by 6 publications

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Application of Electrical Resistivity Imaging (ERI) to analyse geological structure in Paloh, Gua Musang, Kelantan

Application of Electrical Resistivity Imaging (ERI) to analyse geological structure in Paloh, Gua Musang, Kelantan

Historic Underground Silver Mine Workings Detection Using 2D Electrical Resistivity Imaging (Durango, Mexico)

Aeromagnetic Data Analysis of Geothermal Energy Potential of a Hot Spring Area in Western Saudi Arabia

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