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Application of 2D Electrical Resistivity Tomography in Landfill Site: A Case Study of Iku, Ikare Akoko, Southwestern Nigeria
Author(s) -
Cyril C. Okpoli
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of geological research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1687-8841
pISSN - 1687-8833
DOI - 10.1155/2013/895160
Subject(s) - geology , traverse , basement , electrical resistivity tomography , precambrian , leachate , electrical conductor , groundwater , mining engineering , geotechnical engineering , electrical resistivity and conductivity , geomorphology , geophysics , hydrology (agriculture) , geochemistry , geography , archaeology , materials science , geodesy , engineering , electrical engineering , composite material , waste management
2D resistivity tomography was used in , , and directions to delineate the extent of leachate plumes around a solid waste landfill in Ikare Akoko, Ondo State, behind the secretariat. I access the geometry and depth contamination extent of the landfill repository using dipole-dipole method and Global positioning system to ascertain the image of the subsurface and the position at the earth surface. The study area is underlain by Precambrian basement rocks. Quantitative interpretation of pseudosection results shows that in traverse 1, stations 7, 8, and 9 form a conductive path at the depth of 1–10 m and penetrate to depth of 25 m; the second traverse shows a layer of highly conductive structure extending diagonally across the study area, while the third traverse is partly conductive and largely resistive due to its closeness to fresh basement rocks. The 2D structure has shown various conductive path ways via fractures and openings, thus, contaminating the groundwater. I recommend that further geochemical analysis of the water should be done to ascertain the level of contamination

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