ANALYSIS OF HIGH RESOLUTION AEROMAGNETIC DATA OVER TAFAWA BALEWA AND ITS ADJOINING AREA

Abstract

The present research is aimed at the Analysis of High resolution Aeromagnetic data over Tafawa Balewa and its Adjoining Area.  Aeromagnetic surveys are widely used to aid in the production of geological maps and are also commonly used during mineral exploration. Some mineral deposits are associated with an increase or decrease in the abundance of magnetic mineral and occasionally the sought after commodity may itself be magnetic (e.g. iron ore deposits), but often the elucidation of the subsurface structure of the upper crust is the most valuable contribution of the aeromagnetic data. Oasis montaj and grapher are the soft wares to be used for the analysis and the data are available at Nigeria Geological Survey Agency.  Conclusively,  The basement of the area is segment by faults oriented along different directions. The major faults were oriented along NE –SW, WNW –ESE, WNE-SSW  directions While the minor faults were oriented along NW – SE, Thus contributed to the better understanding of the area that are possible for potentials minerals resources to explore for the diversification.