Structural Mapping in North West Nigeria Using Aeromagnetic Information

Regions that have numerous geological structures are likely zones that are mineralized. With the aim to map the numerous geological structures dependent on familiar responses shown by various structural units, magnetic data set (aero) of Kabo and its environment was acquired. The magnetic data (aero) was subjected to filtering algorithm with enhancement formula such as the Total or general 2Magnetic Intensity (TMI). Also, we applied Reduction to The Equator (RTE) which assisted in the mapping of numerous geological structures making use of Geosoft Oasis Montaj Software. To identify and present the revealed identified structural units Golden Software Surfer was employed. 
From the interpretation of the geophysical information, it is observed that the research area has numerous structural complex features like, minor faults (F4- F7), dykes (D1 and D2), folds (Fo1-Fo2) and possible fractures (F1-F3) that are aligned in the North East (NE), South West (SW) axis. The regions have covered the locations of; Shanono, Southern part of Kabo, Rimin Gado, Madobi, Garum Mallam, Bunkure and Rano LGAs of Kano State. The zones exhibit substantial magnetic anomaly.