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Mapping of major tectonic lineaments across Cameroon using potential field data

Earth, Planets and Space, 2022
The cartography of lineaments across a territory can be optimized using geophysical potential field data. In this study, land gravity and EMAG2 (Earth Magnetic Anomaly Grid) data were simultaneously used to identify and characterize the major lineaments ...
Cyrille Armel Cheunteu Fantah, Cyrille Adiang Mezoue, Marcelin Pemi Mouzong, Alain Pierre Tokam Kamga, Robert Nouayou, Severin Nguiya   +5 more
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Fractal and Multifractal Characteristics of Lineaments in the Qianhe Graben and Its Tectonic Significance Using Remote Sensing Images

Remote Sensing, 2021
The distribution and characteristics of geological lineaments in areas with active faulting are vital for providing a basis for regional tectonic identification and analyzing the tectonic significance.
Zhiheng Liu, Ling Han, Chengyan Du, Hongye Cao, Jianhua Guo, Haiyang Wang   +5 more
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A simplified GIS and google-earth-based approach for lineaments and terrain attributes mapping in a basement complex terrain

Scientific Reports, 2022
In this study, we use an integrated geologic mapping technique for remote mapping of lineaments and geologic terrain. Our workflow is based on geographic information system tools and consists of stream network delineation, lineaments mapping, terrain ...
M. A. Lawal, A. O. Oshomoji, A. A. Akinlalu, K. O. Omosanya, O. S. Ndukwe, K. A. N. Adiat, G. O. Mosuro   +6 more
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Automatic lineaments detection using radar and optical data with an emphasis on geologic and tectonic implications: a case study of Kabul Block, eastern Afghanistan

Geocarto International, 2023
The earth’s surface linear features, expressing geological lineaments, play a key role in identifying hydrothermal alteration and mineralization zones, as well as in understanding tectonic settings of a region.
Hemayatullah Ahmadi, Emrah Pekkan, Gürol Seyitoğlu   +2 more
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Automatic lineaments mapping and extraction in relationship to natural hydrocarbon seepage in Ugwueme, South-Eastern Nigeria

Geodesy and Cartography, 2021
The study focus on the integration of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System for identification and delineation of lineaments in relation to natural hydrocarbon seepage, which occur in Ugwueme, South-Eastern Nigeria.
Mfoniso Asuquo Enoh, Francis Ifeanyi Okeke, Uzoma Chinenye Okeke   +2 more
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Mapping and analysis of tectonic lineaments of Pachamalai hills, Tamil Nadu, India using geospatial technology

Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes, 2018
In the present study an updated tectonic lineament database for Pachamalai hill, a resource-rich hill of central Tamil Nadu state of India has been generated and analysed.
A. Prabhakaran, N. Jawahar Raj
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Improving lineament mapping using RISAT-1 SAR data, Nagpur and surrounding area in central India [PDF]

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Lineaments are the linear geological features can extend from few meters to hundreds of kms. Geologically lineaments are either structural or stratigraphical, typically it will comprise fault, fold axis, bedding contacts, dyke intrusions, shear zone or a
Prabhakar K., Dhananjaya Rao E.N., Lakshmi Venkatesh A., Ankita Varma N., Aruna Ch.   +4 more
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Lithological discrimination and structural lineaments extraction using Landsat 8 and ASTER data: a case study of Tiwit (Anti-Atlas, Morocco)

Environmental Earth Sciences, 2023
The present work reveals the potential of Landsat 8 and ASTER imagery in the lithological discrimination and structural lineaments extraction in the Tiwit region (Jbel Saghro).
Anass Marzouki, A. Dridri
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Fault-Based Geological Lineaments Extraction Using Remote Sensing and GIS—A Review

Géosciences, 2021
Geological lineaments are the earth’s linear features indicating significant tectonic units in the crust associated with the formation of minerals, active faults, groundwater controls, earthquakes, and geomorphology.
Hemayatullah Ahmadi, E. Pekkan
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Lineament Extraction from Digital Terrain Derivate Model: A Case Study in the Girón–Santa Isabel Basin, South Ecuador

Remote Sensing, 2022
Geological lineaments are linear or curvilinear surfaces that are considered a superficial expression of discontinuities on the earth’s surface.
Michelle Del Pilar Villalta Echeverria, Ana Gabriela Viña Ortega, Erwin Larreta, Paola Romero Crespo, Maurizio Mulas   +4 more
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