Coastal Geoscience Survey of Cape York Peninsula

A geoscientific synthesis of the coastal zone evolution for Cape York Peninsula, Australia, compiled by the Australian Ocean Data Network. The project assesses oceanographic processes, documents sedimentary deposits, and analyzes Holocene coastal evolution to inform land use strategy. The data was last updated in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Map areas of significant coastal instability using GIS coverages to inform development planning.
• Analyze Holocene evolution timelines of the coastal zone to model future environmental changes.
• Assess oceanographic and meteorological process data for climate impact studies on sedimentary deposits.
• Document the character of coastal environments for biodiversity and habitat conservation research.

Strengths

• Includes GIS coverages for spatial analysis of coastal features.
• Synthesizes multiple data types including oceanographic, meteorological, and sedimentary information.

Limitations

• Primary data formats are PDF and HTML reports, limiting direct machine-readability.
• Specific row counts, column names, and sample data are unavailable for quantitative analysis.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Compiled from a wide variety of information and techniques for a coastal geoscience survey project.

Time Range

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Freshness

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Geography

Cape York Peninsula, Australia