Eromanga Basin Hydrogeological Inventory for the Great Artesian Basin

Over 1,250,000 square kilometres of central and eastern Australia are covered by this hydrogeological inventory of the Eromanga Basin. The dataset, provided by Geoscience Australia Data, groups descriptive attributes into themes like geology, groundwater management, and land use. It details the basin's Mesozoic sedimentary rocks and their complex depositional history linked to the breakup of Gondwana.

Use Cases

• Model groundwater flow and aquifer properties based on described hydrogeological and stratigraphic features.
• Analyze the relationship between land use, industry, and groundwater management in the basin.
• Study sedimentary basin evolution and hydrocarbon generation potential based on the described depositional history and tectonic controls.
• Map environmental and demographic factors influencing spring site locations within the South Australian part of the GAB.

Strengths

• Covers a vast area of over 1,250,000 square kilometres within the Eromanga Basin.
• Descriptive information is organized into 11 specific thematic groups, including hydrogeology and groundwater management.
• Provides detailed geological context, including the basin's formation during the Jurassic to Cretaceous and its role in the larger Great Artesian Basin.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment for large-scale statistical modeling.
• Data is provided in PDF format, which may complicate automated extraction and analysis.

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia Data

Collection Method

Likely compiled from geological surveys, hydrogeological studies, and administrative records.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-20 02:23:40.859538; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Eromanga Basin, central and eastern Australia, part of the Great Artesian Basin covering parts of Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, and the Northern Territory.