Amadeus Basin Hydrogeological Inventory with Geological Formation Details

The Amadeus Basin is a sedimentary basin in central Australia with a total rock thickness ranging from 6,000 m to 14,000 m. This dataset from the Australian Ocean Data Network provides descriptive attribute information for spatial groundwater features, grouped into themes including location, geology, hydrogeology, and land use. It was last updated on 2026-04-10.

Use Cases

• Model groundwater flow and resources based on the described hydrogeological features.
• Assess hydrocarbon source rock potential based on detailed formation descriptions like the Gillen and Horn Valley Siltstone.
• Conduct regional geological and environmental studies using the grouped thematic information on physical geography and land use.
• Support basin-scale resource management planning using data on groundwater management and use.

Strengths

• Provides detailed geological formation data, including specific thicknesses (e.g., Gillen Formation up to 850 m, Inindia beds up to 2,000 m).
• Covers a wide range of thematic groups, from geology and hydrogeology to demographics and land use.
• Describes a basin with significant thickness (6,000-14,000 m) and a long geological history from the Neoproterozoic to Late Devonian.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data is provided in PDF format, which may hinder direct computational analysis.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Descriptive attribute compilation for spatial groundwater features, likely from geological surveys and mapping.

Time Range

Covers geological periods from Neoproterozoic to Late Devonian, potentially Early Carboniferous.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-10 18:32:56.309979; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Amadeus Basin in central Australia.