Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy spectra from peridotite xenoliths collected along the North Anatolian fault. The data was contributed by Alexander D. Lusk of the United States Geological Survey. The dataset is available under an Open Access (green) license.
Use Cases
- Classify mantle rock mineralogy based on spectral absorption features.
- Model fluid-rock interactions in fault zones based on spectral data.
- Correlate spectroscopic signatures with tectonic stress indicators mentioned in the description.
Strengths
- Data originates from the authoritative United States Geological Survey.
- Focuses on a specific and significant geological feature, the North Anatolian fault.
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
Provenance
- Source
- Alexander D. Lusk, United States Geological Survey
- Collection Method
- Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis of rock samples.
- Geography
- North Anatolian fault