Euler Deconvolution and Two-Dimensional Modeling of Subsurface Structures over Part of Northern Bida Basin and its Surrounding Basement Rocks, Northwest, Nigeria Using Magnetic Method

Abstract

Euler deconvolution and two-dimensional modeling over part of Northern Bida Basin and its surrounding basement rocks, using aeromagnetic data was carried out in this research study. The study area is bounded by latitude 9° 00′ - 10° 30′ and longitude 5° 00′ - 7° 00′ with total area of 36,300 km2. The magnetic data was processed using Oasis montaj to produce the total magnetic intensity (TMI) data The TMI data was reduced to equator (RTE). The polynomial filter was applied on the RTE grid to performed regional residual separation. The residual data obtained was subjected to euler depth evaluation and two-dimensional modeling. The depth to the subtle magnetic anomalies and basement rock evaluated from euler deconvolution ranged from 3.083 m to 12.6 m. The highest thickness of sedimentary rocks in the study area was observed around Fashe, Mokwa, Egbako and Bida at the west, southwest and southern part of the study area. The profiles labeled AA, BB, CC, and DD were carefully drawn to cut across major strike in the study area. The result obtained from standard euler deconvolution was used as depth constrain for modeling the residual magnetic field anomalies. The result obtained from modeling shows average depth to the basement/basement structure. The depth was found to be high reaching a depth of about 3.1 km around Fashe, Mokwa and Egbako in southwestern part of the study area. This depth and the prevailing fracture/fault in the area could influence the accumulation of hydrocarbon in the study area. The average depth to the subtle magnetic source target (magnetic minerals) around Wushishi/Zungeru, Maiwayo and Paiko were suggested to be 12.8 m.