Abstract

Author:
Alagbe Olufemi Adiguna, Bawallah Musa Adesolaa, Ilugbo Stephen Olubusolab, Arogundade Adewale Muideena, Olutomilola Olabode
Olusolac, Ajayi-Gidi I.O.a

Doi: 10.26480/gsrj.01.2024.14.24

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It is indeed a changing world, where the scarce and very limited natural resources including land must be properly harnessed for the common good and maximum benefit of mankind. In the face of rapid urbanization and unpresidential demand for land use for both domestic and industrial purposes, the Aule flood plain became a viable option in considering an area for the proposed installation of an Earthling protective device system to serve the Aule community in the Akure metropolis. Therefore, two principal geophysical methods were engaged as tools in the assessment of the suitability of the study area. The electrical resistivity method using Lateral Resistivity Profiling (LRP) and Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) as well as magnetic method was used. Six transverses were established in approximately east-west direction with LRP and Magnetic profiles conducted along traverse one, three, and five for a proper understanding of the subsurface structural deposition of the area. Forty-eight (48) VES data were carried out which gave useful information in terms of overburden thickness, layer sequences, lithological identification, and structural settings. The results obtained indicate the heavy presence of clay materials which makes this location a viable option in terms of suitability for the Earthling device system.