Application of Controlled-Source Audio-Frequency Magnetotellurics (CSAMT) for Subsurface Structural Characterization of Wadi Rum, Southwest Jordan
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(5), P. 2107 - 2107
Published: Feb. 28, 2025
The
UNESCO
World
Heritage
Centre
announced
in
2011
that
the
Wadi
Rum
Protected
Area
(WRPA)
is
a
global
landmark
for
natural
and
cultural
attraction,
which
represents
an
emerging
industrial
suburban
critical
socio-economic
significance
to
country
of
Jordan.
study
area
located
northeast
Gulf
Aqaba
between
African
Arabian
plates.
region
historically
characterized
by
significant
tectonic
activity
seismic
events.
This
focuses
on
characterizing
subsurface
structural
features
through
application
geophysical
method
controlled-source
audio-frequency
magnetotellurics
(CSAMT).
CSAMT
data
were
collected
from
16
sounding
stations,
processed,
qualitatively
interpreted.
qualitative
interpretation
involved
two
main
approaches:
constructing
curves
each
station
generating
apparent
resistivity
maps
at
fixed
depths
(frequencies).
results
revealed
presence
least
four
distinct
layers.
surface
layer
exhibited
relatively
low
values
(<200
Ω·m),
corresponding
alluvial
wadi
sediments,
as
well
mud
flats.
Two
intermediate
layers
identified:
first
showed
very
(80–100
likely
due
medium-grained
bedded
sandstone,
while
second
displayed
(100–800
representing
coarse
basal
conglomerates
sandstone
formations.
deepest
demonstrated
high
(>1000
attributed
basement
rocks.
Analysis
maps,
combined
with
prior
geological
information,
indicates
graben-like
structure,
detected
faults
trending
(NE)
southwest
(SW)
directions.
findings
this
study,
providing
insights
into
make
considerable
contribution
urban
sustainability
region,
necessary
careful
assessment
potential
hazards
strategic
planning
future
infrastructure
development
within
protected
area.
Language: Английский
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Journal of Hydrology Regional Studies,
Journal Year:
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Volume and Issue:
59, P. 102346 - 102346
Published: March 30, 2025
Language: Английский
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Language: Английский
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Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
84(8)
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский