Implications of tectonic anomalies from potential field data in some parts of Southeast Nigeria
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Tectonic structures controlling mineralization in some parts of Southeast Nigeria were evaluated using airborne potential field data. High- and low-frequency filters and depth determination tools were adopted to evaluate short- and long-wavelength anomalies, resolve the spatial spreading of igneous intrusions, depths to geologic sources and basin topography. The high-frequency results exhibited high concentration of short-wavelength anomalies in the Obudu Plateau and Ikom–Mamfe Rift. The underlying main tectonics of the area elucidated by the low-frequency results caused the widespread occurrences of short-wavelength geologic structures that are revealed by the high-frequency maps. The study area is characterized by comparatively thin (~ 13.0 to < 3000 m) sedimentation. The observed thin thickness is as a result of the massive Precambrian basement outcrops in some locations in the Obudu Plateau and the proliferation of igneous intrusions within this part of the Lower Benue Trough. The 2-D models showed the undulating nature of the underlying basin topography, the location of intrusions, domal structures and related normal faults. The locations and neighbourhood of intrusions and/or short-wavelength structures are viable sites for lead–zinc–barite, brine and metallogenic minerals.
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