Regional interpretation of magnetic, gravity, topography and geology data in the region 24°E to 26°E and -28°S to-30° S, using a variety of image processing techniques

The Kimberley region in central South Africa is home to cluster of kimberlite intrusions. Crustal corridors in the form of faults and lineaments appear to control the emplacement of these kimberlites. This study uses government geophysical data to investigate possible correlations between linear and/or circular features and the distribution of kimberlires. Image processing techniques are used to emphasise these features. The results are then used to output endpoint/orientation information of linear features (eg: joints, cracks, dykes) for statistical analysis.