Integrated geophysical surveys for mapping lati-andesite intrusive bodies, Chino Valley, Arizona

Hesham El-Kaliouby, Ben K. Sternberg, John P. Hoffmann, V. E. Langenheim

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Abstract

Three different geophysical methods (magnetic, transient electromagnetic (TEM) and gravity) were used near Chino Valley, Arizona, USA in order to map a suspected lati-andesite intrusive body (plug) previously located by interpretation of aeromagnetic data. The magnetic and TEM surveys provided the best indication of the location and depth of the plug. The north-south spatial extent of this plug was estimated to be approximately 600 meters. The depth to the top of the plug was found from the TEM survey to be approximately 350 meters near the center of the survey. The location of the plug defined by the ground magnetic data is consistent with that from the TEM data. Gravity data mostly image the basin-basement interface with a small contribution from the plug of about 0.5 mGal. Results from this investigation can be used to help define the irregular subsurface topography caused by several intrusive lati-andesite plugs that could influence groundwater flow in the area.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication25th Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems 2012, SAGEEP 2012
PublisherJ and N Group, Ltd.
Pages483-494
Number of pages12
ISBN (Print)9781622760435
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Event25th Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems 2012, SAGEEP 2012 - Tucson, AZ, United States
Duration: Mar 25 2012Mar 29 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Symposium on the Application of Geophyics to Engineering and Environmental Problems, SAGEEP
ISSN (Print)1554-8015

Other

Other25th Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems 2012, SAGEEP 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityTucson, AZ
Period3/25/123/29/12

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Geophysics
  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology

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