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Upward Continuation and Reduction to Equator Filters on Aeromagnetic Data of Nkalagu and Abakaliki Regions of Lower Benue Trough, Southeastern Nigeria

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  • Nnaemeka, Ejike Kingsley

    (Department of Physics and Industrial Physics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria)

  • Egwuonwu, Gabriel Ndubuisi

    (Department of Physics and Industrial Physics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria)

  • Onyekwelu, Chiagoziem Chukwuma

    (Department of Physics and Industrial Physics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria)

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This paper adopts two magnetic filtration techniques to enhance the Aeromagnetic maps of Nkalagu and Abakaliki regions of lower Benue trough, Southeastern Nigeria. This aim is to enhance the effectiveness of the map in characterizing the study area. Upward continuation (UPC) and reduction to magnetic equator (RTE) filters were applied to sufficiently improve the interpretation of the aeromagnetic data of the area in terms of recognition and understanding depth continuation and discrimination between shallow and deeper magnetic sources within the study area. The total magnetic intensity and reduction to the equator showed variations in anomalies. The variations were invariably related to magnetic susceptibility, depth, degree of strike, lithology or basement complex rocks harboring varying amounts of magnetic minerals.

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  • Nnaemeka, Ejike Kingsley & Egwuonwu, Gabriel Ndubuisi & Onyekwelu, Chiagoziem Chukwuma, 2023. "Upward Continuation and Reduction to Equator Filters on Aeromagnetic Data of Nkalagu and Abakaliki Regions of Lower Benue Trough, Southeastern Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 10(05), pages 50-56, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:10:y:2023:i:05:p:50-56
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