Open AccessCretaceous Geology, Age-Differences and Economic Geology of Gidan Alfarma Environ, Northwestern Nigeria
Author(s) -
I. A. Kankara,
A. Yunusa,
A. Yunusa
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
engineering and scientific international journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2394-7187
pISSN - 2394-7179
DOI - 10.30726/esij/v8.i3.2021.83015
Subject(s) - geology , cretaceous , structural basin , oil shale , sedimentary rock , mining engineering , geochemistry , gypsum , paleontology , geomorphology , archaeology , geography
In this present study, the geology and economic aspect of lithological units of Sokoto Basin, sheet 4 South West Sokoto, part of Nigerian Sedimentary Basins were studied. It is bounded by latitudes N 13° 36' 30"- N 13° 40' 45" and longitudes E 05° 38' 00"- E 05° 40' 44"to gently undulating plain which was mapped on the scale of 1:25,000. The methodology adopted was mainly primary data which involved reconnaissance survey and actual or full field survey. The economic deposits include clays/ shale, lateritic ironstones, limestone, phosphate and gypsum, which are mined by the local artisanal miners.