Seafloor Geology Survey of the Arafura Sea

240,000 square kilometers of the northern Australian continental shelf were surveyed between longitudes 130° and 136°E and latitudes 8° and 12°S. The Australian Ocean Data Network published results from a 1969 marine geological reconnaissance mapping program. Data collection involved the research submersible Yomiuri and the vessel San Pedro Sound from May to December 1969.

Use Cases

• Analyze sediment types and distribution across the 240,000 km² survey area.
• Map seafloor bathymetry and geological features from submersible and vessel observations.
• Study regional geological continuity by comparing results with prior surveys in the Timor Sea.
• Correlate geological samples with specific latitude and longitude coordinates within the defined bounding box.

Strengths

• Defined spatial coverage of approximately 240,000 square kilometers.
• Survey conducted using specialized equipment including a research submersible.

Limitations

• Data is historical, collected primarily in 1969.
• Primary data format is PDF/HTML reports, not structured tabular data.
• Specific sample counts, rows, and column details are unknown.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network.

Collection Method

Marine geological survey using a chartered vessel and research submersible.

Time Range

1969

Freshness

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Geography

Arafura Sea, northern Australian continental shelf between 130°-136°E and 8°-12°S.