Application of enhanced methods of gravity data analysis for mapping the subsurface structure of the bahira basin in Morocco

Gravity-based imaging of the subsurface has increased worldwide recently. Improvements in processing and analysis gravity data have allowed us to locate basement surface, map geologic basins, define structural patterns. In this study, were analyzed study Bahira basin’s underlying geology. The basin is very important economically. Ganntour plateau distinctive due importance phosphate mining resources. Using data, we mapped determined patterns that affect area. used several techniques edge detection including Total horizontal derivative (THDR), first vertical (FVD), tilt (TDR), its (THDR_TDR) methods. Accordingly, geological history suggests main lineaments/faults trends are NE-SW, NW-SE, ENE-WSW, WNW-ESE. 3D Euler deconvolution showed depth location lineaments/faults, matched results. eastern sedimentary layer 2–8 km deeper according technique. Two-dimensional forward modeling along three profiles revealed a horst-graben structure. outcomes improved topographical variations Basin. information collected so far can help future studies