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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Data Acquisation and Interpretation of Hydrogeological Survey in Parts of MALETE, Southwestern Nigeria |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Egbeyale G. B. || Ogunseye T. T. || Ajani A. S. || Bello A. K. || OyeroP. O. || Odeyem C. S. |
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: | 10.9790/0990-1004010111  |
Abstract: This study was carried out to acquire hydro-geophysical data and provide detailed interpretation of the data in parts of Malete, Moro local government, Kwara State, Nigeria. The geographical coordinates of the study area are longitude 8˚ 42' 0" East and Latitude 4˚ 28' 0" North. A total of 16 Vertical Electrical Soundings were carried/ estimated out across three profiles using the Schlumberger electrode array configuration, with current electrode separation (AB/2) varying from 1m to 80 m. The data obtained were subjected to interpretation by partial curve matching and then by computer iteration. The interpretation of the VES data also assisted in the characterization of three to four geo-electric layers from which the aquifer unit was delineated. The layers are divided into Topsoil, Laterites, weathered basement and Fresh bed rock. The weathered and fractured basements are the aquifer unit delineated across the area. The thickness of the weathered basement unit varies from 10.1m to 38.3m in the area..
Key Word: Groundwater, geo-electric, schlumberger, Topsoil, weathered basement
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| Title | : | Geochemical Quality Assessment of Limestone of the Kanawa Member of Pindiga Formation exposed at Ashaka Quarry, Gongola Basin, NE Nigeria |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Y. B. Mohammed || A. K. Gazali || H. S. Naibi |
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: | 10.9790/0990-1004011218 |
Abstract: The limestone of the Kanawa Member of Pindiga Formation from the Gongola Basin within the Upper Cretaceous Series form part of the limestone deposit of Ashaka Quarry which is characterized by occurrence of several sedimentary successions. The study is based on the geochemical composition of 8 samples obtained from the mining site. Geochemical analysis shows that calcium oxide (CaO) has the highest concentration with an average value of 78.67%, followed by silica which has10.40%, the least is Na2O which relatively has 0.0%. MgO has low values indicating that the calcite is principally the dominant carbonate. Limestone Saturation Factor (L.S.F), Alumina Ratio (A.R), and Silica Ratio (SR) values are relatively suitable for the manufacture of Portland cement. Fe2O3 which has an average value....
Keywords: Geochemical Quality, Limestone, Kanawa Member, Ashaka Quarry and Gongola Basin
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Trace Element Geochemistry: Evaluation of Petroleum Prospectivity and Paleoenvironmental Interpretation of Upper Cretaceous Sediments of Bornu Basin, NE Nigeria |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Y.B.Mohammed || A.K.Gazali || Y.D.Douglas |
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: | 10.9790/0990-1004011925 |
Abstract: Detailed geochemical study of shale samples collected from NNPC exploratory wells (Mbeji-1, Murshe-1, Albarka- 1 and Kadaru-1) was carried out to determine their source generative potential. The studies revealed three potential horizons in some of the studied wells with relative increase in trace element concentrations, this virtually showed maturity. The horizons in the exploratory wells are; Mbeji-1 between 2290- 2295m, Albarka-1 between 1600- 1605m, and Kadaru-1 between 2200- 2205m respectively. A redox proxy was also carried out to deduce the ancient depositional environment of the sediments; it showed that the sediments were deposited in anoxic to euxinic paleo-environments which were interpreted from the values of V/Cr ratios.
Keywords: Trace elements , Geochemistry, Palaeoenvironmental ,Upper Cretaceous and Bornu Basin
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| Title | : | Geotechnical and Environmental Impact Studies of the Umuago Urualla Gully Erosion Site Southeastern Nigeria |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Nnadozie,K. C. || Ibeh, J.C || Esomonu, I. || Fagorite, V. I. || Okeke, O.C |
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: | 10.9790/0990-1004012637 |
Abstract: This work was aimed at finding out the causes and proffering solutions to the devastating menace of erosion in UmuagoUruallaIdeato North LGA Imo State. Samples were collected and analyzed in the laboratory for geotechnicaland environmental impact studies. Such tests include: grain size analysis, Atterberg limit tests (liquid, and plastic and plasticity index);moisture content, compaction test, direct shear strength, Specific gravity, and porosity were also analyzed. The results revealed that, sieve analysis indicate that the soil from the gully site range from medium to coarse grain with low percentage of silt /Clay, and of a fluvial depositional environment. The liquid and.......
Keywords: Erosion, Liquid limit, Plastic limit, Porosity and Urualla.
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| Title | : | Sequence Stratigraphy and Diagenetic Controls on Reservoir Quality of the Carboniferous Marar and Assedjefar Formations Murzuq Basin, SW Libya |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Mohammed Bukar || Fauziyah Ahmad Rufai || Asabe Yahaya Kuku |
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: | 10.9790/0990-1004013853 |
Abstract: Background: This study involves analysis of well logs and thin section studies from outcrop samples to produce a sequence stratigraphy and diagenetic interpretation of the Carboniferous Marar and lower Assedjefar Formations in the Murzuq Basin, SW Libya. Well log data and i8 thin sections prepared from outcrop samples were used. Petrel Schlumberger software was used for the sequence stratigraphic construction and Petrographic and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) were used for the diagenetic studies. A total of 200 points were counted per slide. Chronostratigraphic panels roughly in N-S and E-W orientations were constructed using log signatures. The Marar Formation is on average 400m thick, and can be divided into 4 upward coarsening sequences, SM-1, SM-2, SM-3, and SM-4.The lower Assedjefar is not fully covered assigned to one sequence (SA-1). Three sandstone units A, B and C were examined. Sandstone Unit A is an incised valley of the lowstand systems tract (LST) of sequence........
Keywords: Murzuq. diagenesis, sequence stratigraphy, reservoir quality, meteoric water
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| Title | : | Petrography, Geochemistry and Industrial Applications of Limestone Deposits around Jana Area, in Yobe State |
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| Authors | : | Maryam Sani Maigana || Mohammed Bukarand Jalo Mohammed El-Nafaty |
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: | 10.9790/0990-1004015562 |
Abstract: This study confers detailed petrographic and chemical compositional characteristic of limestone for possible industrial application. The study area falls within the Gongola basin, North-Eastern Nigeria. Eight of this fine grained, grey to dark brown limestone were selected for petrographic and geochemical analysis(X-Ray Fluorescence).Mineralogical data obtained from petrographic studies revealed that the limestone samples consists mainly of calcite and dolomite with subordinate quartz, plagioclase, and opaque minerals in form of iron oxide and limonite. Trace amounts of colorlessrecrystallized fossils remains were also noted in the thin sections. The results obtained from XRF, shows a range of values of; SiO2 3.57-20.81wt%, Al2O3 1.65-7.62wt%, Fe2O3 2.27-6.76wt%, CaO 32.20-53.71wt%, MgO 0.14-0.60wt%, K2O 0.23-0.67wt%, TiO 0.17-0.81wt%, MnO 0.45-1.78wt%, P2O5 0.08-0.98wt%, loss on ignition 29.01-38.40. The study revealed that the limestone around Jana area satisfies the chemical consideration for the manufacture of cement, asphalt filler and can be utilized in agricultural soil conditioning.
Keywords: Petrography, Geochemistry, Limestone, Stratigraphy, Gongola arm, Gulani, Jana area
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Geochemical Soil Analysis for Groundwater Quality at Mokola Area, Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Ogunseye, T.T. || Bello, A.K. || Ozegin, K.O. || Akpotor, J.N. |
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: | 10.9790/0990-1004016369 |
Abstract: The concentration of heavy metals in soil samples could be used to help determine the quality of ground water in that area. Therefore, geochemical study of soil samples from drilled boreholes was carried out in Mokola, Ibadan North Local Government Area. Soil samples were collected from ten different sampling points and analysed using atomic absorption spectrometer. The results of the heavy metal concentration obtained for each soil sample in each sampling point were compared with that of the standard regulatory bodies such as World Health Organisation (WHO). The mean concentrations of heavy metals: Lead (Pb), Cadmium(Cd), Arsenic (As) Nickel (Ni) and Chromium (Cr) were above the maximum contamination limit recommended by WHO (2017) except that of Copper (Cu) and Zinc (Zn). As a result of these findings, the research locations might have been contaminated with heavy metals, and that the groundwater could pose a major danger to the locals. It is therefore recommended that a groundwater remediation strategy be implemented to prevent further contamination.
Keywords: Geochemical Investigation, Groundwater Quality, Soil contamination, Heavy metals
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