Abstract

The inverse slope method (ISM) was used to interpret electric sounding data to determine the geoelectric parameters of the alteration zones (continuous media) and rocky environments (discontinuous environments) of the Bouna Department. Having both qualitative and quantitative interpretation, the inverse slope method (ISM) has the ability to determine the different geoelectric layers while characterizing their resistivities and true thicknesses. In the Bouna department, this method allowed us to count a maximum of four (4) geoelectric layers with a total thickness ranging from 12.99 m to 24.66 m. The alteration thicknesses calculated by the ISM in comparison with those measured in the boreholes showed a linear agreement of the coefficient of determination R2 = 0.8269 with the support of the Nash criterion which showed that this method gave thicknesses of alteration close to 76.76% of that obtained during the drillings.

Highlights

  • Water, a source of life, is not just a slogan, but rather a very important commodity in the daily life of the human being

  • The alteration thicknesses calculated by the inverse slope method (ISM) in comparison with those measured in the boreholes showed a linear agreement of the coefficient of determination R2 = 0.8269 with the support of the Nash criterion which showed that this method gave thicknesses of alteration close to 76.76% of that obtained during the drillings

  • The main objective of this study is to verify the efficiency of the inverse slope method (ISM) for the interpretation of electrical sounding data to determine the geoelectric parameters of geological structures in the basement area, crystalline of the department of Bouna

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Introduction

A source of life, is not just a slogan, but rather a very important commodity in the daily life of the human being. This is justified by the fact that groundwater resources are protected from anthropogenic pollution. Despite the existence of catchment work (boreholes and wells), the localities of Bouna department are very often deprived of drinking water, especially during the dry season. This deprivation of drinking water is often caused by population growth and the effects of climate change. There is an increase in water requirements for various household uses From this observation, it is undeniable that the satisfaction of people’s drinking water needs is closely linked to a better knowledge of aquifers

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