Geological Framework of the Kerguelen Plateau with Seismic and Stratigraphic Analysis

The Kerguelen Plateau region in the Southern Ocean is the focus of this geological framework study. Geoscience Australia Data compiled over 5500 km of new seismic data, incorporating results from ODP drilling, geological sampling, and potential field data to support Australia's Law of the Sea claim. The report provides an analysis of the region's stratigraphy, structure, geological evolution, and petroleum prospectivity.

Use Cases

• Delineating continental shelf boundaries based on seismic reflection and refraction data.
• Assessing petroleum prospectivity based on analysis of stratigraphy and geological structure.
• Modeling the geological evolution of the Kerguelen Plateau region using integrated sampling and drilling data.

Strengths

• Includes over 5500 km of newly acquired seismic data.
• Integrates multiple data sources: ODP drilling results, geological samples, seismic data, and potential field data.
• Provides a regional geological framework covering Elan Bank and the Labuan Basin.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data may reflect geographic and institutional bias inherent to data_gov_au.

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia Data

Collection Method

Acquired through seismic surveys and integrated with existing ODP drilling, sampling, and geophysical data.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-14 04:54:48.325238; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Kerguelen Plateau and adjacent ocean basins in the Southern Ocean.