Abstract
Abstract The geological mapping of Quaternary sedimentary deposits is usually hindered by the lack of exposure and by the rapid lateral and vertical variations in the lithologies. With the continuing development of new techniques, geophysical methods offer practical means of complementing conventional mapping in these conditions. The methods available are suitable for application to problems ranging from regional mapping to detailed site investigation. The application of the appropriate method can produce solutions to these problems and reduce expenditure on drilling and trenching, the main alternative means of sub-surface investigation. In this paper, the use of geophysical methods in the geological mapping of Quaternary sediments is reviewed and illustrated by a number of case histories from eastern England.
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