The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. 6 (MGB RO-6) demonstrated the conduct of three major field activities of the MGB namely: sub-surface mapping using ground penetrating radar (GPR), groundwater resource assessment using resistivity meter and coastal geohazard mapping for the six B.S. Geology students of Partido State University who were undergoing their on-the-job-training at the MGB RO-6.
Geologists of the MGB RO-6 shared their knowledge and experience to the OJTs on how to conduct geological field activities and the use of recently acquired field equipment during the field demonstration in Buenavista, Guimaras last May 10-13, 2016. The team was composed of geologists Mae Y. Magarzo, Chief of the Geosciences Division, Dr. Leilanie O. Suerte, Supervising Geologist, Neil Anthony M. Rodriguez and a chemist, Ma. Lucille V. Fuentes.
Regional Director Leo Van V. Juguan said that it is important for the B.S. Geology students to have an on-field and hands-on experience of geologist’s works if they are to become future geologists. He also emphasized that the MGB is currently using field equipment in conducting field activities and this require proper technical orientation and practice to properly operate the equipment and analyze the data they produce.
MGB RO-6 geologists explained that sub-surface mapping is the hazard assessment of potential sinkholes or karst subsidence using the ground penetrating radar (GPR). On the other hand, groundwater resource assessment uses resistivity meter to study potential groundwater resources and their vulnerability to specific factors such as salt water intrusion. Geohazards in coastal areas such as landslides and coastal erosion are assessed through the coastal geohazard assessment and mapping. (MGB RO-6)