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Airborne transient electromagnetic (ATEM) data for mapping clay areas are acquired in four areas in Sweden. The resistivity models from the inversions of ATEM data are compared to the existing geotechnical, geological and ground geophysical data in one of the areas at Slumpån located in the Göta River valley. The ATEM models reveal information about layering and thickness of the sediments, the river depth and bedrock undulations. The estimated resistivities at the known locations of quick clays are within the range of 8–40 Ωm. The variation is dependent on the type of the surrounding sediments and the leaching process. The resistivity models have a limited resolution and must always be integrated with geotechnical and geological information for a confident and precise interpretation that leads to a realistic model. The method can be utilized as an effective tool prior to planning of any detailed and costly ground geotechnical investigations.
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This study is a part of a pilot project financed by the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB). The authors would like to thank Dr. Vikas C. Baranwal, Team leader Jan Steinar Rønning, and Dr. Inger-Lise Solberg from the Geological Survey of Norway (NGU) who kindly accepted to review this paper.
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Bastani, M., Persson, L., Löfroth, H., Smith, C.A., Schälin, D. (2017). Analysis of Ground Geophysical, Airborne TEM, and Geotechnical Data for Mapping Quick Clays in Sweden. In: Thakur, V., L'Heureux, JS., Locat, A. (eds) Landslides in Sensitive Clays. Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research, vol 46. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-56487-6_41
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