Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology (SJEAT)
Volume-4 | Issue-08 | 286-292
Original Research Article
Sedimentary Depth Estimation of Southeastern Parts of Sokoto Basin, Northwestern, Nigeria, Using Spectral Analysis
Bonde, D. S, Salako, K. A, Oladoja, A, Abdulrasheed, M, Kamba AH
Published : Aug. 30, 2019
Abstract
A high resolution aeromagnetic data of southeastern part of Sokoto basin comprising (sheet 28), (sheet 29), (sheet 50)
and (sheet 51) was subjected to spectral depth analysis using Oasis Montaj and interpreted in order to determine its
hydrocarbon potentials of the area. The study area covered latitudes 12° 00'-13° 00'N and longitudes 4° 30'-5° 30'E with
an estimated total area of about 12100 km2. Qualitative interpretation was done by visual inspection of the total magnetic
intensity (TMI) map, regional and residual maps. NW and SE main trends was observed in the TMI. The 3-D surface
map also showed a linear depression with sedimentary accumulation trending E-W. Spectral depth estimates revealed two
depth sources with the deep sources ranging from 0.76 km to 2.46 km, while the shallow depth sources ranges from
0.450 km - 0.967 km. High sedimentary thickness of over 2.46 km was observed around Shagari and Dange at the
Northern part of the study area. The area of maximum sedimentary thickness could serve as a possible reserve for
hydrocarbon accumulation.