A compilation of geological, borehole, and well data for southwestern Victoria and southeastern South Australia, focusing on the Portland-Nelson-Mount Gambier area. The dataset was compiled by the Australian Ocean Data Network and includes a geological sketch map. It was last updated on April 16, 2026.
Use Cases
- Analyze subsurface stratigraphy based on compiled borehole and well records.
- Identify potential structural features at depth based on recommendations for geophysical survey.
- Study geological history and topography based on the overview of general geology.
- Map marine Tertiary rock formations based on the included geological sketch map.
Strengths
- Compiled from considerable literature and detailed bore records.
- Includes a geological sketch map for spatial reference.
- Focuses on a specific geographic area: Portland-Nelson-Mount Gambier.
Limitations
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
Provenance
- Source
- Australian Ocean Data Network
- Collection Method
- Compiled from literature and bore records.
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-16 16:01:32.584725; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- Southwestern Victoria and southeastern South Australia, Portland-Nelson-Mount Gambier area.