Clarence-Moreton Basin Hydrogeological Inventory with Sediment and Coal Data

The Clarence-Moreton Basin contains a sedimentary thickness of up to 4000 m, with volcanic rock layers reaching a maximum thickness of about 900 m. This dataset from the Australian Ocean Data Network provides descriptive attributes grouped into themes like geology, hydrogeology, land use, and groundwater management for the basin area. It was last updated on 2026-04-10.

Use Cases

• Model groundwater flow and management based on the described hydrogeological features.
• Analyze the distribution and economic potential of coal deposits mentioned in the Jurassic Walloon Coal Measures and other units.
• Study sedimentary basin formation and tectonic history based on the described Triassic to Cretaceous depositional sequences.
• Assess land use and environmental impacts by integrating data on surface water, geology, and industry types.

Strengths

• Contains specific geological measurements, including a sedimentary thickness of up to 4000 m and volcanic rock thickness of about 900 m.
• Descriptive information is thematically grouped into 11 distinct topics, such as hydrogeology and land use.
• Identifies specific sub-basins (Cecil Plain, Laidley, Logan) and active coal mines (Commodore, New Acland).

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 complicate direct computational analysis.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Likely compiled from geological surveys and administrative records for spatial groundwater features.

Time Range

Covers geological history from the Middle Triassic to present-day management.

Freshness

Last updated 2026 04 10 18:06:51.674841; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Clarence-Moreton Basin in Australia, including its defined sub-basins.