Larsemann Hills Lithology from 1997 Geological Map

Lithology data underpins a draft geological map of the Larsemann Hills in Antarctica published in January 1997. The dataset was compiled by researchers from the University of Melbourne and the University of Adelaide, with interpretation from AGSO (now Geoscience Australia). It represents a snapshot of geological understanding from that period.

Use Cases

• Classify rock types (lithology) across the Larsemann Hills region for geological mapping.
• Analyze the spatial distribution of lithological units to infer regional geological structures.
• Use the lithology data as a base layer for integrating newer geochronological or geochemical datasets from the area.

Strengths

• Data originates from academic and government geological experts (University of Melbourne, University of Adelaide, AGSO).
• Serves as the basis for a published 1997 draft geological map of a specific Antarctic region.

Limitations

• Dataset is limited to lithology and explicitly excludes age data for the rock units.
• Data reflects knowledge from 1997 and may be superseded by more recent research.
• The exact spatial resolution, row count, and specific attribute columns are unknown.

Provenance

Source

C.J. Carson (University of Melbourne), K. Stüwe (University of Adelaide), D.E. Thost (AGSO/Geoscience Australia).

Collection Method

Geological field data compilation and interpretation for map creation.

Time Range

Data reflects the state of knowledge circa 1997.

Freshness

1997-02-02

Geography

Larsemann Hills, Antarctica.