New insights on the Ife-Ilesha schist belt using integrated satellite, aeromagnetic and radiometric data

Abstract The present study combined analysis of satellite, aeromagnetic and radiometric data for evaluation of structural features within the Ife-Ilesha schist belt. Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission digital elevation data have been enhanced using hill-shading technique for the delineation of morpho...

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Autores principales: Naheem Banji Salawu, Julius Ogunmola Fatoba, Leke Sunday Adebiyi, Muyiwa Michael Orosun, Silas Sunday Dada
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Publicado: Nature Portfolio 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/993278756ae841c49aba6e7221df01a2
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Sumario:Abstract The present study combined analysis of satellite, aeromagnetic and radiometric data for evaluation of structural features within the Ife-Ilesha schist belt. Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission digital elevation data have been enhanced using hill-shading technique for the delineation of morphological features. The superposition of total gradient amplitude lineaments on the 3-D Euler deconvolution map revealed the trends and depth of structural features within the study region. The major trends are NE–SW, NNE–SSW, E–W and minor trends in the N–S direction, including the Ifewara shear zone that trends in the NNE–SSW. The estimated depths to the top of the sources within the shear zone varies from 90 to 200 m. Complementary analysis of the airborne radiometric data revealed that the Ifewara shear zone and adjacent regions are characterized by radiometric anomalies, indicating regional mineralization alteration zone. Generally, there is a good correlation between the satellite, radiometric, aeromagnetic maps which provides new insights and re-evaluation of structural features.