Geology and Geophysics

Geological Applications

Application of geophysical techniques including Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), resistivity imaging and seismic methods to determine;

Sedimentary deposits, stratigraphy and structure

Volcanic features - eg. thickness and extent of lava flows, fractures, cavities

Depth to bedrock

Location of karst features

Location of paleo-channels

Location of faults

Equipment Resources

GSSI SIR-3000, SIR-10 GPR systems with 35MHz, 200MHz, 400MHz, 500MHz, 1.5GHz antenna

GSM-19 gradiometer / magnetometer (0.02nT resolution)

AGI STING Multi electrode resistivity imaging system

Geonics EM-34 XL (0-30m depth range)

Omnistar differential GPS

Ground penetrating radar (GPR) image showing internal structure of a pyroclastic flow, Taupo, New Zealand.

Regional Magnetic Survey - Mauritius