TITLE:
3D and 2D Lithostratigraphic Modelling of Carbonate Formations: The Case of Songololo Limestone and Its Surroundings
AUTHORS:
Richard Logro Sapa, Blaise Mutombo Kabulu, Christian Mabua Kingoma, Bob Mayemba Kisaka, Eno Ekita Nzemba, Mupelepele Batubenga Paul, Junior Lele Mambwiya, Joseph Sefu Kakene, Fabrice Mutamba Malobo, Guyghens Bongwele Onanga, Eric Manuku Kisonga
KEYWORDS:
Cross-Sections, 3D Model, Songololo, Limestone, West-Congo
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection,
Vol.14 No.10,
October
23,
2026
ABSTRACT: Nowadays, to visualize the geological model of layers, there are several methods. Those methods are sometimes indirect such as geophysical survey and others are direct such as drill holes survey. This study focuses on direct method using 13 bored holes assessment drilled by Nyumba ya Akiba for Cimenterie Kongo (CIMKO). Cimenterie Kongo (CIMKO) plant mines carbonate rock for cement production. The technology progress set software to design the field reality and make the best understanding of it. To study carbonate deposits such as limestone we use some principles of stratigraphy and analysis sequence. Carbonate rocks are sedimentary rocks with dip and direction also cyclicity of layers. The present article consists of creating cross-sections to visualize different types of lithofacies of carbonate formations and analyze the layout contact based on lithostratigraphy principles using 3D model to visualize their contacts underground.