Resistivity Properties of Limestone Rocks in Parts of Iraqi Kurdistan Region-NE Iraq

Volume 8 , Issue 1 , December 2005 , Pages 17-30

Authors

¹ College of Science, University of Sulaimani

² Teacher College, University of Sulaimani

To evaluate limestone rocks from the hydrogeological point of view and indicating optimum

resistivities for dry and wet conditions an electrical resistivity ,study was performed in 34 locations

surrounding Sulaimani, Kirkuk and Arbil cities. About 181 VES points were conducted using

Shlumberger configuration. The authors selected six geological formations composed of limestone rock

ibr this purpose.The field data u,as interpreted manually Using Ebert method and by the aid of computer

using IPI2rvin anci Resixplus software. The optimum ranges of resistivity magnitudes have been

determined for these geological formations in both wet condition (Forming aquifers) and dry condition

(forming aquicludes). Among the studied formations Pila Spi. Sinjar and Aqra are appearing to be most

suitable for making aquifers, While Kometan. Balambo and Qamchuqa Formations are frequently

aquicludes.

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