Geological Map and Structural Analysis of the Almora Klippe in NW Himalaya

A geological map and structural analysis constrain the tectonic evolution of the Almora klippe in the Kumaun Indian Himalaya. The dataset includes a detailed lithology map, cross sections, petrology, and quartz crystallographic orientation analysis. Taylor Rae I. Morrell published this study on figshare in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze lithology_map to understand the distribution of rock units within the Almora klippe.
• Study cross_sections and foliation geometry to model changes in structural geometry from west to east.
• Use quartz_crystallographic_preferred_orientation data to infer shear zone kinematics and deformation history.
• Correlate mapped features like the South_Tibetan_Detachment_system and Main_Central_Thrust to test tectonic inheritance models.
• Integrate field_mapping data with structural_analysis to investigate the role of the Moradabad_Fault in orogenesis.

Strengths

• Includes the first documentation of the Tethyan Sedimentary sequence and South Tibetan Detachment system in the klippe.
• Detailed field mapping is supported by multiple analytical methods including petrology and crystallographic analysis.
• Published under a permissive CC-BY-4.0 license.

Limitations

• Dataset is relatively small at 33.2 MB, primarily containing map and document files rather than large structured data tables.
• Specific row counts and column schemas for any tabular data (e.g., in XLSX files) are unknown from the description.
• Geographic scope is limited to a single klippe structure in the NW Himalaya.

Provenance

Source

Taylor Rae I. Morrell, published on figshare.

Collection Method

Detailed field mapping supported by cross sections, petrology, and quartz crystallographic preferred orientation analysis.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated in April 2026.

Geography

Almora klippe, Kumaun Indian Himalaya, NW Himalaya.