Structural setting of the Koum sedimentary basin (north Cameroon) derived from EGM2008 gravity field interpretation

Shandini, Yves; Kouske, Patrice Arnaud; Nguiya, Séverin; Marcelin, Mouzong Pemi

doi:10.2478/congeo-2018-0013

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“…These changes were found to occur on the upward continued maps up to depth of 35 km. Therefore, lineaments can be viewed as a succession of linear features (HD maxima) that can be related to the trend of the existing faults in the study area as suggested by Koumetio et al ( 2012) and Shandini et al (2018). The gravity and magnetic lineaments detected here are traced out in Figs.…”

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Mapping of major tectonic lineaments across Cameroon using potential field data

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Mezoue

Mouzong

et al. 2022

Earth Planets Space

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The cartography of lineaments across a territory can be optimized using geophysical potential field data. In this study, land gravity and EMAG2 (Earth Magnetic Anomaly Grid) data were simultaneously used to identify and characterize the major lineaments that spread across Cameroon. The data were filtered using a multi-scale approach including horizontal and vertical gradient analyses. The Euler Deconvolution method was later applied to the filtered data to estimate the extension and depth of the identified lineaments. Results show that the main lineaments across Cameroon are laterally extended with a dominant N45°E orientation. Some of these lineaments correlated well with the geographical location of some known major tectonic structures found across the country. The depth of these lineaments varies between 1 and 35 km. Some of the identified faults are still active as their location correlated with the location of some recent earthquakes that occurred in Cameroon. This work, therefore, highlights some hidden tectonic features which knowledge generally precedes exploration for subsurface resources. Graphical Abstract

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Mapping of major tectonic lineaments across Cameroon using potential field data

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Mouzong

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“…In this work, the localized maxima for each anomaly depth were superimposed (Figure 6) for the lineament plot (Figure 7). Therefore, the lineaments can be considered as a succession of characteristic lineaments that may be related to the trend of existing faults in the study area [7] [31] [42]. Application of this method to Bouguer anomaly maps shows that superimposed…”

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Spatial Analysis of Gravity Data in the Basement of the Yaoundé-Yoko Area from the Global Gravity Model: Implication on the Sanaga Fault (South-Cameroon)

Marcelin,

Evariste,

Donald

et al. 2023

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In this work, gravity anomalies from the XGM2016 global gravity model are used to study the basement of the Yaounde, Yoko area. The aim is to locate the characteristic tectonic faults and to characterize the geometry of the basement of these localities in order to improve the knowledge of the structural and tectonic basement of the study area. Numerical filters (vertical gradient, horizontal gradient, upward continuation) and Euler deconvolution were applied to the gravity anomalies respectively for qualitative and quantitative analysis. The results of the qualitative analysis allowed us to establish the lineament map of the study area; ranging from 0 to 35 km depth. For the quantitative analysis, the work is done in two parts: 1) highlighting the distribution of depths of geological structures in the basement of the study area; 2) 2D1/2 modeling of geological structures to highlight the geometry of the basement of Yaounde, Yoko area. Thus, from five suitably selected profiles, the established models reveal the presence of eight blocks of geological structures of different densities and analyze their implications on the Sanaga Fault. Moreover, the models show that the positive anomalies characteristics for the Sanaga Fault reflect the anomalous character due to the strong dominance of the shale intrusion in the basement.

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“…From a geological point of view, the crust in Cameroon is characterized by two main geological structures, the Pan-African-Mobile Belt in the north and the Congo Craton in the south, with several main structural features such as the Sanaga Fault, the Cameroon volcanic line, and the Adamawa Plateau [29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38]. These features have been partially modeled using various geophysical methods such as gravity, magnetic, 4 Geofluids and seismic data [29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38]. From the review of [29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38], it comes out that the geological structures and features of Cameroon have been shaped by tectonic activity over millions of years, and that those main features are the following:…”

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Current Status, Future Prospects, and the Need for Geothermal Energy Exploration in Cameroon: Comprehensive Review

Mouzong,

Mfetoum,

Ngoh

et al. 2023

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Cameroon is a country in Central Africa that relies heavily on hydropower, fossil fuels, solar, and biomass for its energy needs. However, the unstable and intermittent nature of these energy sources makes them unreliable, and there is a pressing need for a more secure and sustainable energy supply. Geothermal energy, which is abundant in Cameroon due to its favorable geological characteristics, has not been fully explored as a potential energy source. This study is aimed at providing a comprehensive review of the current status and future prospects of geothermal energy in Cameroon, based on publications related to geothermal energy in Cameroon, geological, and geophysical studies. The objectives of this study are to analyze the existing literature on geothermal energy in Cameroon, to identify the challenges and opportunities associated with geothermal energy development, and to make recommendations for future research and policy decisions. The results indicate that geothermal energy in Cameroon is still in its infancy, with limited research and development in the field. However, the country has geothermal potential, particularly in the Adamawa and Cameroon volcanic line (CVL) areas. The review highlights the challenges and barriers to geothermal energy development in Cameroon, including limited financial resources, technical expertise, and regulatory frameworks. The findings of this study suggest that Cameroon has significant potential for geothermal energy development, and that further exploration and investment in this area could contribute significantly to a more secure and sustainable energy supply in the country.

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Structural setting of the Koum sedimentary basin (north Cameroon) derived from EGM2008 gravity field interpretation

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Mapping of major tectonic lineaments across Cameroon using potential field data

Mapping of major tectonic lineaments across Cameroon using potential field data

Spatial Analysis of Gravity Data in the Basement of the Yaoundé-Yoko Area from the Global Gravity Model: Implication on the Sanaga Fault (South-Cameroon)

Current Status, Future Prospects, and the Need for Geothermal Energy Exploration in Cameroon: Comprehensive Review

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Structural setting of the Koum sedimentary basin (north Cameroon) derived from EGM2008 gravity field interpretation

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Mapping of major tectonic lineaments across Cameroon using potential field data

Mapping of major tectonic lineaments across Cameroon using potential field data

Spatial Analysis of Gravity Data in the Basement of the Yaound&#233;-Yoko Area from the Global Gravity Model: Implication on the Sanaga Fault (South-Cameroon)

Current Status, Future Prospects, and the Need for Geothermal Energy Exploration in Cameroon: Comprehensive Review

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Spatial Analysis of Gravity Data in the Basement of the Yaoundé-Yoko Area from the Global Gravity Model: Implication on the Sanaga Fault (South-Cameroon)