
Geology and Natural Resources of Nigeria
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Geology and Natural Resources of Nigeria
About this book
Geology and Natural Resources of Nigeria is an up?to?date and comprehensive overview of the geological framework of the continental crust of Nigeria, its evolution, and the natural resources it holds. It covers a wide set of topics and provides a detailed description of the rock units of the Nigerian continental crust, their geological settings and structural characteristics, and the potential of their mineral, energy, and water resources. The book discusses the impact of geo?resources on the Nigerian economy, includes recommendations on how to fully exploit geo?resources, and explains how to prevent geological processes that could lead to natural hazards.
FEATURES
- Provides different aspects of the Nigerian continental crust from a multidisciplinary approach
- Draws on the latest findings in geoscience research to present new insights and perspectives into the development and resource potential of the Nigerian continental crust
- Includes multiple case studies to illustrate the exploration and evaluation of the geological resources of Nigeria
- Explores the potential of geological resources for economic and industrial development
- Presents scientific achievements of authors and researchers from various disciplines and provides recommendations for mitigating natural hazards
This handbook is intended for industry professionals, academics, researchers, and students studying earth sciences with a special interest in Africa and learning how its geology impacts the natural resources and overall economy of the continent.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Editors
- Contributors
- Chapter 1 The Architecture and Structure of the Nigerian Continental Crust
- Chapter 2 The Nigerian Migmatite-Gneiss Complex: Product of Proterozoic Reworking of a Primitive Crust
- Chapter 3 The Nigerian Iron Formations: Mineralogical Evolution, Geochemistry and Genesis
- Chapter 4 Geometric and Kinematic Characterization of Fractures within the Basement Complex Rocks of Ago-Iwoye, Southwestern Nigeria
- Chapter 5 Deformational Geology of Vimtim Hills, Mubi Region of Hawal Basement Complex, Northeast Nigeria
- Chapter 6 The Nigerian Younger Granites Province: Characteristics, Magmatic Associations, and Petrogenesis
- Chapter 7 Petrogenesis and Chemical Alteration of Basement Complex Rocks of Ago-Iwoye, Southwest Nigeria
- Chapter 8 Origin and Geological Setting of Magmatic Rocks within the Kushaka and Birnin Gwari Schist Belts, Northwest Nigeria
- Chapter 9 Rocks of the Northern Part of Kushaka Schist Belts, Northwestern Nigeria: Provenance and Evolution
- Chapter 10 Provenance and Evolution of Alkaline Rocks of the Northern Part of Birnin Gwari Schist Belt, Northwestern Nigeria
- Chapter 11 Crustal Evolution and the Nigerian Metallogenic Framework
- Chapter 12 Archean Zircon Xenocrysts and Timing of Gold Mineralization in Nigerian Schist Belts
- Chapter 13 Recent Advances in the Study of Rare-Metal Pegmatites in Southwestern Nigeria
- Chapter 14 Tectonic Influence on Mineralization in Nigeria Deduced from Lineament Analysis of Nigeria Sat-X Imagery and ASTER DEM
- Chapter 15 Delineation of Structural Styles from Aeromagnetic Mapping and Its Impact on Mineralization Potential: A Case Study of the Ilesha Schist Belt, Southwestern Nigeria
- Chapter 16 Continental Intercalaire Deposits in Nigeria
- Chapter 17 An Overview of the Intracontinental Basins of Nigeria
- Chapter 18 Central Benue Trough, Nigeria: Evolution, Prospectivity Insights, and Application to Exploration Efforts
- Chapter 19 Source Rock of the Lower Cretaceous Petroleum System in Northern Benue Trough, Northeast Nigeria: Implication for Oil and Gas Exploration
- Chapter 20 Grain Size Characterization and Depositional Environment of Exposed Rocks of the Ise Formation, Eastern Dahomey Basin, Southwest Nigeria
- Chapter 21 Bida Basin: Paleogeography Reconstructions, River Flow Reversals, and Application to Exploration Resource Potential Insight
- Chapter 22 Mineralogy and Geochemistry of Claystone and Sandstone units of the Maastrichtian Patti Formation, Southern Bida Basin, North Central Nigeria
- Chapter 23 Sedimentology and Geochemistry of Sandstones Aquifers in Olambe, Daniel-1, and Yakoyo Areas, Dahomey Basin, Southwestern Nigeria: Implication for Paleoenvironment and Aquifer Quality
- Chapter 24 Practical Guidelines for Water Resources Management in Nigeria
- Chapter 25 Hydrogeophysical Investigations for Groundwater Resources Sustainability in Parts of the Eastern Dahomey Basin, Nigeria
- Chapter 26 Groundwater Exploration in Nigeria: Harnessing Electrical Resistivity Methods and Emerging Techniques
- Chapter 27 GIS-Based GODT Model Approach for Assessment of Aquifer Vulnerability in Part of Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria
- Chapter 28 Nigerian Hydrological and Hydrogeological Systems and Water Resources Management: A Systematic Review
- Chapter 29 Geologic Factors in Rock Characterization for Underground Construction
- Chapter 30 Environmental Impact of Mining: New Insights from Risk Assessment of Potentially Toxic Elements due to Mining Activities at Ajaokuta, Kogi State, Nigeria
- Chapter 31 Wetland Degradation: Implications on Geochemical Environments and Human Health
- Chapter 32 Thermal Structure of the Crust and Distribution of Heat Flow in the Upper Benue Trough, Nigeria
- Index