Potential field studies along the 13GA-EG1 Eucla-Gawler deep crustal seismic reflection line

Ruth E Murdie; Lucy Brisbout; John Brett; Catherine V Spaggiari; Klaus Gessner; Rian A Dutch; Stephan Thiel; Tom W Wise; Mark J Pawley

doi:10.1071/ASEG2016ab217

25th International Conference and Exhibition – Interpreting the Past, Discovering the Future

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oa Potential field studies along the 13GA-EG1 Eucla-Gawler deep crustal seismic reflection line
Authors Ruth E Murdie^a, Lucy Brisbout^a, John Brett^a, Catherine V Spaggiari^a, Klaus Gessner^a, Rian A Dutch^b, Stephan Thiel^b, Tom W Wise^b and Mark J Pawley^b
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^a Geological Survey of Western AustraliaDepartment of Mines and Petroleum, East Perth, , WA, 6004 ^b Geological Survey of South AustraliaDepartment of State Development, Adelaide, SA, 5000
Publisher: Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Source: ASEG Extended Abstracts, Volume 2016, Issue 25th International Conference and Exhibition – Interpreting the Past, Discovering the Future, Dec 2016, p. 1 - 8
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1071/ASEG2016ab217
- Published online: 01 Dec 2016

Abstract

This paper highlights the complimentary potential field studies that have been done in parallel to the interpretation of the 13GA-EG1 Eucla-Gawler deep crustal reflection seismic line. Gravity and magnetic images have been interpreted and potential field data has been modelled using edge detection, forward modelling and inversions to pick out the main domains and structures. Seismic, MT and drill core analysis has been progressing in parallel to the potential field investigations. The different approach taken here was to allow more freedom and independence in the interpretations originating from the potential field studies, rather than constraining them with a predefined architecture from the seismic interpretation. Initial results show gravity and magnetic worms correlating with interpreted structures and domain boundaries. Inversions show the 3D distribution of magnetic susceptibility and densities associated with major features such as the Mundrabilla Shear Zone and folded feature seen in the Nawa Domain. This paper summarises the main findings from the potential field studies, which, in conjunction with the parallel studies, allows for a more robust understanding of the crustal architecture and assessment of the mineral potential of the region.

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Keyword(s): Eucla-Gawler; gravity; magnetic; modelling; Seismic reflection

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