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Letter RGeology glossary

Resistivity Survey

A resistivity survey is a geophysical method used to measure the electrical resistance of subsurface materials, helping to identify variations in rock types, groundwater, and mineral deposits. This method is important for exploration geophysics, environmental studies, and engineering applications.

Electrical resistivity tomography measurement setup diagram (Resistivity Survey)
Fig. 1 Electrical resistivity tomography measurement setup diagram (Resistivity Survey)

Source Telford, W. M., Geldart, L. P., & Sheriff, R. E. (1990). “Applied Geophysics.” Cambridge University Press.

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