Geo-electrical resistivity characterization of sedimentary rocks in dent peninsular, Lahad Datu, Sabah

A vertical electrical sounding (VES) survey was conducted in Dent Peninsular, Lahad Datu Sabah. The main objectives of the study are to determine the geo-electrical characteristic curves of the sediments and to relate them to various rock formations and layer of aquifer potential. In this study, the...

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Main Authors: Hardianshah Saleh, Abdul Rahim Samsudin
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description A vertical electrical sounding (VES) survey was conducted in Dent Peninsular, Lahad Datu Sabah. The main objectives of the study are to determine the geo-electrical characteristic curves of the sediments and to relate them to various rock formations and layer of aquifer potential. In this study, the schlumberger electrode configuration was adopted for the acquisition of VES data in the field. A total of 31 VES stations were occupied within Sebahat, Ganduman and Togopi Formation of the study area. Resistivity curve types identified ranges from simple H until HQ, QH, KA, AA and QQ curve types, reflecting facies or lithological variations in the area. Four typical geo-electrical resistivity curves obtained can be associated with different rock formations in the study area. Four pattern of resistivity curves were obtained for Sebahat Formation with no typical characteristic type of curves which include HQ, QQ, QH and H types. Two typical resistivity curves were observed for the Lower Ganduman Formation (HQ and QQ) and three typical curves characterized the Upper Ganduman Formation (H, HQ and KA). Similarly, three typical resistivity curves (HQ, AA and H) were obtained for Togopi Formation. Interpreted 2D geo-electrical resistivity section obtained for all the sedimentary rock formations were used to evaluate the potential aquifer in the study area. The results show that the thick sandstone layers found in the Lower Ganduman and Togopi Formation have potential to become good groundwater aquifers. In addition, there is also a possibility of variable thickness of sandstone layer in the Upper Ganduman Formation to become a possible unconfined aquifer.
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spelling ums.eprints-328552022-06-20T08:03:47Z https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/32855/ Geo-electrical resistivity characterization of sedimentary rocks in dent peninsular, Lahad Datu, Sabah Hardianshah Saleh Abdul Rahim Samsudin QE1-996.5 Geology TN263-271 Mineral deposits. Metallic ore deposits. Prospecting A vertical electrical sounding (VES) survey was conducted in Dent Peninsular, Lahad Datu Sabah. The main objectives of the study are to determine the geo-electrical characteristic curves of the sediments and to relate them to various rock formations and layer of aquifer potential. In this study, the schlumberger electrode configuration was adopted for the acquisition of VES data in the field. A total of 31 VES stations were occupied within Sebahat, Ganduman and Togopi Formation of the study area. Resistivity curve types identified ranges from simple H until HQ, QH, KA, AA and QQ curve types, reflecting facies or lithological variations in the area. Four typical geo-electrical resistivity curves obtained can be associated with different rock formations in the study area. Four pattern of resistivity curves were obtained for Sebahat Formation with no typical characteristic type of curves which include HQ, QQ, QH and H types. Two typical resistivity curves were observed for the Lower Ganduman Formation (HQ and QQ) and three typical curves characterized the Upper Ganduman Formation (H, HQ and KA). Similarly, three typical resistivity curves (HQ, AA and H) were obtained for Togopi Formation. Interpreted 2D geo-electrical resistivity section obtained for all the sedimentary rock formations were used to evaluate the potential aquifer in the study area. The results show that the thick sandstone layers found in the Lower Ganduman and Togopi Formation have potential to become good groundwater aquifers. In addition, there is also a possibility of variable thickness of sandstone layer in the Upper Ganduman Formation to become a possible unconfined aquifer. Penerbit UMS 2013-03 Article PeerReviewed text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/32855/1/Geo-electrical%20resistivity%20characterization%20of%20sedimentary%20rocks%20in%20dent%20peninsular%2C%20Lahad%20Datu%2C%20Sabah.ABSTRACT.pdf text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/32855/2/Geo-electrical%20resistivity%20characterization%20of%20sedimentary%20rocks%20in%20dent%20peninsular%2C%20Lahad%20Datu%2C%20Sabah.pdf Hardianshah Saleh and Abdul Rahim Samsudin (2013) Geo-electrical resistivity characterization of sedimentary rocks in dent peninsular, Lahad Datu, Sabah. Borneo Science, 32. pp. 33-43. ISSN 1394-4339 (P-ISSN) , 2231-9085 (E-ISSN) http://borneoscience.ums.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/GEO-ELECTRICAL-RESISTIVITY-CHARACTERIZATION-OF-SEDIMENTARY-ROCKS-IN-DENT-PENINSULAR-LAHAD-DATU-SABAH.pdf
spellingShingle QE1-996.5 Geology
TN263-271 Mineral deposits. Metallic ore deposits. Prospecting
Hardianshah Saleh
Abdul Rahim Samsudin
Geo-electrical resistivity characterization of sedimentary rocks in dent peninsular, Lahad Datu, Sabah
title Geo-electrical resistivity characterization of sedimentary rocks in dent peninsular, Lahad Datu, Sabah
title_full Geo-electrical resistivity characterization of sedimentary rocks in dent peninsular, Lahad Datu, Sabah
title_fullStr Geo-electrical resistivity characterization of sedimentary rocks in dent peninsular, Lahad Datu, Sabah
title_full_unstemmed Geo-electrical resistivity characterization of sedimentary rocks in dent peninsular, Lahad Datu, Sabah
title_short Geo-electrical resistivity characterization of sedimentary rocks in dent peninsular, Lahad Datu, Sabah
title_sort geo electrical resistivity characterization of sedimentary rocks in dent peninsular lahad datu sabah
topic QE1-996.5 Geology
TN263-271 Mineral deposits. Metallic ore deposits. Prospecting
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