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http://ir.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/19049| Title: | Estimation of the Depth to Moho of parts of North Central Nigeria using bouguer gravity data. |
| Authors: | Nnaji, O. A Udensi, E. E Unuevho, C. I Lawrence, J. O Salako, K. A |
| Keywords: | Bouguer gravity, Moho depth, Empirical relations |
| Issue Date: | Jun-2021 |
| Publisher: | Journal of Science, Technology, Mathematics and Education (JOSTMED) |
| Citation: | Nnaji, O. A., Udensi, E. E., Unuevho, C. I., Lawrence, J. O. & Salako, K. A. (2021): Estimation of the Depth to Moho of parts of North Central Nigeria using bouguer gravity data. Journal of Science, Technology, Mathematics and Education (JOSTMED), 17(1), pp 35– 43. |
| Series/Report no.: | (JOSTMED), 17(2), Page 35 - 43; |
| Abstract: | Estimation of the depth to Moho was carried out using Bouguer gravity data in parts of North Central Nigeria. Empirical relations were used on the bouguer gravity data of the study area. Three empirical relations were used to calculate the Moho depth within the study area which are, Demenistkaya, Woollard, Woollard and Strange. Results of Moho depth obtain from empirical analysis ranges from 29.5 to 41.5 km for Demenistkaya, 28.50 to 36.0 km for Woollard, and 27.0 to 37.5 km for Woollard and Strange. The average of the three empirical relation were 28.5 to 38.5 km. The considerable Moho depth range of 28.50 to 38.5 km obtain within this tectonically stable area gives an indication that the tectonic stability of the area is further enhanced. |
| URI: | http://repository.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/19049 |
| ISSN: | 0748-4710 |
| Appears in Collections: | Applied Geophysics |
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