Geophysical Significance of the Senegalo-Mali Discontinuity: Evidence from Secondary Structures, Kédougou-Kéniéba Inlier, Western Mali — Oak Academic Publishing
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Geophysical Significance of the Senegalo-Mali Discontinuity: Evidence from Secondary Structures, Kédougou-Kéniéba Inlier, Western Mali
Sagax Afrique S.A Geophysical Surveys and Consulting, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Laboratory of Cartography and Mineral Resources, Department of Teaching and Research of Geology and Mines, National School of Engineering Abderhamane Baba Touré (ENI-ABT), Bamako, Mali
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Laboratory of Cartography and Mineral Resources, Department of Teaching and Research of Geology and Mines, National School of Engineering Abderhamane Baba Touré (ENI-ABT), Bamako, Mali
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Laboratory of Cartography and Mineral Resources, Department of Teaching and Research of Geology and Mines, National School of Engineering Abderhamane Baba Touré (ENI-ABT), Bamako, Mali
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Laboratory of Cartography and Mineral Resources, Department of Teaching and Research of Geology and Mines, National School of Engineering Abderhamane Baba Touré (ENI-ABT), Bamako, Mali
2 Laboratory of Cartography and Mineral Resources, Department of Teaching and Research of Geology and Mines, National School of Engineering Abderhamane Baba Touré (ENI-ABT), Bamako, Mali
3 Laboratory of Cartography and Mineral Resources, Department of Teaching and Research of Geology and Mines, National School of Engineering Abderhamane Baba Touré (ENI-ABT), Bamako, Mali
4 Laboratory of Cartography and Mineral Resources, Department of Teaching and Research of Geology and Mines, National School of Engineering Abderhamane Baba Touré (ENI-ABT), Bamako, Mali
5 Laboratory of Cartography and Mineral Resources, Department of Teaching and Research of Geology and Mines, National School of Engineering Abderhamane Baba Touré (ENI-ABT), Bamako, Mali
The present study focuses on the analysis and description of lineaments interpreted as secondary structures to describe the nature of Senegalo Malian Discontinuity. These lineaments cross-cut the large north-south oriented transcurrent lithospheric structure known as the Senegalo Malian Discontinuity (SMD). Two lineaments were selected oriented NNE (N15˚ to N25˚), one at Dialafara and one at Sadiola. Four profiles on each lineament of these 2 zones, so that there were 2 on each side of the SMD. The ground data collected were processed using proper parameter and software. Some filters were applied to enhance the signal level. These ground data were later compared to the existing airborne magnetic data for consistency and accuracy using the upward continuation filter. The results show that the quality of ground data is good. In addition, the ground magnetic data show the presence of certain local anomalies that are not visible in the regional data. The analytical signal was also used to determine domain boundaries or possible contact zones. The contact zone can be highlighted on certain profiles such as L300 and L600. The study showed that the west and east sides of the SMD are not the same. Secondary structures become wide when approaching the SMD on both sides. They are also duplicated to the east of the SMD when we move progressively away. In the Dialafara area, the ground magnetic data intersect an interpreted fold. The results of this work confirm the presence of the secondary structures and their evolution in relation to the SMD. The relationships between the secondary structures in the Dailafara and Sadiola zones and their relations with the SMD are highlighted. The technique used in this study, is an important approach to better description and interpreting of regional structures using the secondary structures and proposing a structural model.
KeywordsKédougou-Kéniéba InlierSenegal Malian DiscontinuitySecondary Structures MappingMagnetic Data
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