Volume 1, Issue 2, July - December 2024

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Combined Geophysical surveys involving ground magnetic, Very Low Frequency Electromagnetic (VLF-EM), Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) and Horizontal Profiling (HP) (VES&HP), and Induced Polarization (IP) were carried out at the gold mining site of Iperindo, Southwestern Nigeria. This is aimed at delineating geologic structure and its relation to mode of mineral occurrence and depth to mineralised body. This demonstrates the reliability and effectiveness of combined geophysical surveys in mineral exploration. Interpreted profiles of ground magnetic data revealed fractures, veins, and lithological contact in the study area. Depth estimation of delineated geological structure using Peter’s half slope method shows the depth vary between 50 m and 500 m. VLF-EM results revealed shallow linear geological features occurring at depth range of 40 - 200 m. The linear features approximately trend NE-SW, W-E, and NW-SE directions. Interpretation of VES/HP and IP results showed variations in resistivity and chargeability values, respectively. Delineated geologic structures from VES/HP interpreted 2-D section correspond to zone of high chargeability from IP interpreted 2-D section.

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ARTICLE

Integrated geophysical methods for gold exploration in artisanal mining site of Iperindo, Southwestern Nigeria

Kazeem O Olomo, Oluwatoyin K Olomob

Combined Geophysical surveys involving ground magnetic, Very Low Frequency Electromagnetic (VLF-EM), Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) and Horizontal Profiling (HP) (VES&HP), and Induced Polarization (IP) were carried out at the gold mining site of Iperindo, Southwestern Nigeria

Discovery Nature, 2024, 1(2), e5dn1023

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Encroachment assessment along Kaduna River in Kaduna Metropolis Nigeria

Lungfa Collins Wuyep, Hamza Sadaqat, Salamatu Laraba Abdullahi, Egure Micheal, Wazhi Ponnak Ezekiel, Ramatu Aliyu Bello, David Okalla, Idris Ismaila Salman, Muhammad Danlami Bashir, Solomon Ishaku Shallom

This study examines the ecological consequences of hydrological alterations imposed on the Kaduna River in Kaduna Metropolis, Nigeria. The research analyzes changes in land cover, river course shape, and urban sprawl using remote sensing, GIS analysis of satellite images, and field surveys

Discovery Nature, 2024, 1(2), e6dn1027

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An assessment of forest degradation in Taraba Central Zone, Nigeria

Oruonye ED, Bashir Babanyaya Mohammed, Anger RT, Ahmed YM

This study assesses forest degradation in the Taraba Central Senatorial District of Nigeria over a 30-year period, utilizing Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) data to analyze changes in vegetation cover. The results reveal a significant decline in areas of dense vegetation, from 2,560.28 km² in 1993 to 1,972.29 km² in 2003

Discovery Nature, 2024, 1(2), e7dn1029

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Analysis of soil and ambient air temperature: Implication for sustainable agricultural practice in Lapai Town, Niger State, Nigeria

Liman HM, Nwaerema P, Dangana K

This study analyzed soil and ambient air temperature as it applies to sustainable agricultural practice in Lapai Town, Niger State, Nigeria. The data for the study were generated from Ibrahim Badamsi Bangida University meteorological station hosted by the Department of Geography. The study data were collected from January to December in the year 2023

Discovery Nature, 2024, 1(2), e8dn1033

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