You need to prepare a geological exploration project, which includes a set of geophysical methods. How to choose this complex optimally – so as not to spend extra money and at the same time not miss an important method? Let’s figure it out together with Maria Kostina, a geophysicist with 15 years of experience in exploration geophysics. This material contains a table with complexes for different types of deposits and recommendations on how to draw up a research program based on it.<\/p>\n\n\n
A geophysical complex is a set of methods that are used together to study the properties of rocks and solve a specific geological problem<\/a>. It includes the optimal combination of ground, airborne geophysical and borehole surveys, as well as data processing and interpretation.<\/p>\n\n\n Why is this important? One method rarely gives the complete picture. The combination of several methods increases the accuracy of identifying geological objects, improves quality control and helps to avoid errors during field development.<\/p>\n\n\n As a result, integration is not a \u201csafety net just in case\u201d, but a tool that helps to obtain maximum information at a reasonable cost.<\/p>\n\n\n To understand the benefits of different geophysical methods on real objects, read our article \u00ab<\/strong>Geophysical methods of field exploration<\/strong><\/a>\u00bb<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n Each type of field has its own set of optimal geophysical methods: some work best, others can give results under certain conditions, and some are ineffective. This table shows how different methods apply to specific types of ore objects. Check it out and choose the appropriate method for your tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n Find out how a set of geophysical methods works on a real object? Read about the search for lithium-bearing pegmatites using ground-based gravity and magnetic prospecting: How to find lithium-bearing pegmatites by ground gravity exploration<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A set of geophysical methods for your field<\/h2>\n\n\n
Target<\/td> Magnetic prospecting<\/td> Gravity survey<\/td> VP and resistance method<\/td> EM research<\/td> Magnetotelluric soundings<\/td><\/tr> Diamonds<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td><\/tr> Gold <\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td> \ud83d\udfe1<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td> \ud83d\udfe1<\/td> \ud83d\udfe1<\/td><\/tr> Pyrite deposits (VMS)<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td><\/tr> Deposits of lead-zinc ores formed along stratified sedimentary deposits (limestones, dolomites, sandstones) (MVT Pb-Zn)<\/td> \ud83d\udfe1<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td> \ud83d\udfe1<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td><\/tr> Sedimentary exhalative deposits (SEDEX)<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td> \ud83d\udd34<\/td> \ud83d\udfe1<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td><\/tr> Porphyry copper deposit<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td> \ud83d\udfe1<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td> \ud83d\udd34<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td><\/tr> Uranus<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td><\/tr> Iron oxide copper-gold ore (IOCG) deposit<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td> \ud83d\udfe1<\/td> \ud83d\udfe1<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td><\/tr> Magmatic Ni-Cu-PGE deposit (Magmatic Ni-Cu-PGE)<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td><\/tr> Lithium<\/td> \ud83d\udfe2<\/td> \ud83d\udfe1<\/td> \ud83d\udd34<\/td> \ud83d\udd34<\/td> \ud83d\udfe1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> From diagram to solution to your problem<\/h2>\n\n\n