Application of ERT, IP and VLF-EM Methods to Investigate Landslide-Prone Structures at Archaeological Sites in Lamreh, Aceh Besar, Indonesia

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Bukhari Ali, Muhammad Nanda, Muzakir Zainal, Muhammad Yanis, Muhammad Syukri Surbakti, Nasrullah Idris, Nazli Ismail

2024 Trends in Sciences Vol. 21 Issue 3 Article Cited by 3 SDG 11SDG 16SDG 17 Quartile

Abstract

Since the 21st century, Lamreh, Aceh Besar Regency, Indonesia played an important role during the maritime silk route at the gate of the Malacca strait. This article investigates the subsurface structure of landslide-prone areas in cultural heritage based on 2D resistivity, chargeability and current density models of ERT, IP and VLF-EM methods, respectively. Field data measurements were carried out on 2 crossing profiles along the cliff suspected of experiencing landslides. The length of each profile is 220 with 4 m distance between stations. The 2D models reveal that the subsurface geological structure of Lamreh is composed of a mixed layer of clastic sediment and volcanic material at the top, followed by a layer of calcareous sandstone, and volcanic breccia at the bottom. The 3 layers are most easily distinguished in the resistivity model. The topmost layer is permeable but dry, i.e., characterized by a more resistive layer in the models. While the second layer is characterized by an intermediate conductivity and the bottom layer is highly conductive. The conductivity in these 2 layers is influenced by the degree of water content within the rocks. The chargeability models derived from IP data can distinguish between the dry layer on the surface and the saturated layer below. Meanwhile, the current density models obtained from VLF-EM data have proven the presence of fractures and faults along the profiles due to weathering as also seen in the resistivity models. © 2024, Walailak University. All rights reserved.

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Graduate School of Mathematics and Applied Sciences, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, 23111, Indonesia; Department of Physics, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, 23111, Indonesia; Department of Marine Sciences, Faculty of Marine and Fisheries, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, 23111, Indonesia; Research Center Ethnosciences, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Darussalam, Banda Aceh, 23111, Indonesia; Geophysical Engineering Department, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, 23111, Indonesia

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