Characterizing Hydrogeological structures using Transient Electromagnetic Method; A case study of Choushui River Alluvial Fan, Central Taiwan

L. Kassie, P. Chang, H. Huang, C. Chen, J. Zeng, Y. G. Doyoro, J. M. Puntu, D. Lin, H. H. Amania

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Abstract

Understanding the subsurface geological condition is essential for groundwater investigation. The geophysical method is effectively applied to explore hydrogeological properties and structures. Among geophysical techniques, Transient Electromagnetic Method (TEM) is widely implemented. A TEM data is collected in the Choushui Rivier alluvial fan, Taiwan, to characterize the hydrogeological structures of the area. To identify boundaries, we implemented Continuous Wavelet Transform (CWT) to the resistivity log data and considered it a guide for the inversion process. Available resistivity and lithology logs help us interpret the inverted TEM data confidently. The 1D resistivity model is consistent with the geophysical well-log resistivity and lithology logs. The shallow layer resistivity ranges from 30-40 ohm.m; inferred as a silt and clay layer. It is considered an impervious hydrogeological structure. The resistivity value of the model slightly increased starting from 60 m depth; it is likely associated with coarse sand and could be the potential aquifer unit of the area.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication5th Asia Pacific Meeting on Near Surface Geoscience and Engineering, NSGE 2023
PublisherEuropean Association of Geoscientists and Engineers, EAGE
ISBN (Electronic)9789462824577
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event5th Asia Pacific Meeting on Near Surface Geoscience and Engineering, NSGE 2023 - Taipei, Taiwan
Duration: 6 Mar 20239 Mar 2023

Publication series

Name5th Asia Pacific Meeting on Near Surface Geoscience and Engineering, NSGE 2023

Conference

Conference5th Asia Pacific Meeting on Near Surface Geoscience and Engineering, NSGE 2023
Country/TerritoryTaiwan
CityTaipei
Period6/03/239/03/23

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