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Electrical resistivity tomography (ERT)

Definition

A method using multiple electrodes on a line or grid to inject current and measure voltage, computing a two-dimensional or three-dimensional resistivity section of the subsurface. Lower resistivity zones indicate moisture, clay, or decomposing organic material.

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