Forward modeling using finite difference method for fractured hard rocks tracing via three-electrode array

Authors

  • Ghanati Reza Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Aranifar Babak Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Mohammad Kazem Hafizi Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24028/gzh.0203-3100.v35i3.2013.116423

Abstract

The article presents the results of field electrical exploration in the north of Iran, obtained by a three-electrode installation. A 2D inversion of the apparent resistivity values was performed, which made it possible to localize regions of low resistivity in the stratum of high-resistivity rocks, associated mainly with fracturing zones. The results of the inversion are confirmed by drilling.

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2013-04-01

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Reza, G., Babak, A., & Kazem Hafizi, M. (2013). Forward modeling using finite difference method for fractured hard rocks tracing via three-electrode array. Geofizicheskiy Zhurnal, 35(3), 177–185. https://doi.org/10.24028/gzh.0203-3100.v35i3.2013.116423

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Vol. 35 No. 3 (2013)

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