Geology and hydrogeological characterization in Paloh, Gua Musang, Kelantan, Malaysia

The present work is a part of a final-year undergraduate research project which aims to map the hydrogeological characteristics of the Felda Chiku, Paloh, Gua Musang area in Kelantan, Malaysia. The study area, covering 25 square kilometers, is defined by latitudes between 05°O1'09" E to 05°03'50" E and longitudes between 101°l'43N. The main goal of this study is to produce an updated geological map on a scale of 1:25,000 for the area. The methodology applied for this research includes fieldwork, collection of samples from fresh outcrops, recording structural trends in rocks, and making observations of geomorphological features and drainage patterns. All of the field-related data is processed in GIS, including petrographic studies, to generate geological and thematic maps. Based on field observations, the study area is classified into four different types of lithologies: limestone, shale, and sandstone, with the majority of the area covered by karst limestone landforms.