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2008: Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa
Date Fall 2008
Location Southern region of Democratic Republic of Congo
Type of Project Land based 2D refraction & reflection seismic acquisition
Project Goal Sub-surface mapping of complicated metamorphic geology for use in minerals exploration
Equipment Mobilized seismic recording equipment and ARDCO heavy vehicles to DRC via S. Africa.  Utilized ARAM recording system, over 1.2 km of cable lines, and PETN acoustic source
Project Description Acquisition across unimproved rolling hills, creeks, and farmland in Africa
Findings Identified numerous inclines, synclines and folds to match up to drill log records across mining concession
Geologic cutaway illustrates complex stratigraphy at the mine site Walker Marine crew after a long day Looking down the survey line
      
     

   

 

 

 
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Congolese crew members

Cable and geophones

Drilling holes to be loaded with PETN

Survey lines were bulldozed across the concession

 

 
 
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