Bonaparte Basin Hydrogeological Inventory with Spatial Groundwater Features

A hydrogeological inventory dataset for the Bonaparte Basin, a large sedimentary basin off the north-west coast of Australia. The dataset, provided by the Australian Ocean Data Network, contains descriptive attribute information grouped into themes like location, geology, hydrogeology, and groundwater management. It was last updated on 2026-06 27.

Use Cases

• Model groundwater flow and resources based on the described hydrogeology and geology themes.
• Analyze the relationship between tectonic history and groundwater features based on the described structural regimes and stratigraphy.
• Assess land use and environmental impacts on groundwater based on the described management and environment themes.
• Correlate surface water and groundwater systems based on the described physical geography and surface water themes.

Strengths

• Thematic grouping covers 11 distinct topics, including geology, hydrogeology, and land use.
• Associated with a spatial Hydrogeology Index map, suggesting geospatial integration.
• Description details a complex geological history from the Paleozoic to Cenozoic periods.

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 via data_gov_au

Collection Method

Likely compiled from geological surveys, borehole data, seismic interpretation, and field validation.

Time Range

Covers geological periods from the Paleozoic to Cenozoic.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-27 17:17:52.438325; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Bonaparte Basin, off the north-west coast of Australia, including onshore and offshore areas.