Authors : A.A. Ganwa , W. Frisch , J. Mvondo Ondoa and B. Njom
Abstract: The study of satellite images or aerial photographs is often preliminary for geological field trips. Geologists, especially those in the undeveloped countries do not have access to landsat or aerial photographs. This study is intended to show that the use of geomorphological parameters like topographic maps can permit one to overcome such difficulties. Relations between morphology and rocks of basement are known and treated on physical geography and geomorphology revues and treaty. Correlation between structures, orography and river network in part of the Panafrican fold belt of Cameroon were studied based on the above relationships. The attitude of the topography is imposed by ductile deformation which builds up mega-structures. The hydrographic network is guided by the tectonic lines. This highlights the tectonic from hydrographic network It appears that geomorphological parameters are attributable to geologic factors. Thus, these parameters are to be taken as useful elements for structural cartography in the Pan African terrains. This methodology of cartography, involving a judicious study of topographic maps, is recommended as a preliminary work in areas without landsat images or aerial photographs and for researchers who do not have sufficient financial support to provide themselves with images or aerial photographs.
A.A. Ganwa , W. Frisch , J. Mvondo Ondoa and B. Njom , 2007. Relationships Between the Parameters of Geomorphology and Structural Features in the Pan African Fold Belt of Cameroon. Example of Kombé II-Mayabo Area. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2: 336-341.