Marine Geology of the Capricorn Channel Area, Australia

A geological study of the Capricorn Channel, Hervey Bay, and adjacent continental shelf off Queensland, Australia, focusing on morphology, sediments, and shallow stratigraphy. The dataset is provided by the Australian Ocean Data Network and was last updated on 2026-06-27. It describes features including submarine canyons, sand waves, reefal banks, and a thick sequence of sediments from the Palaeogene and Neogene periods.

Use Cases

• Map seafloor morphology based on described features like submarine canyons, sand waves, and reefal banks.
• Analyze sediment distribution based on the nine lithofacies described, primarily by texture and carbonate content.
• Study shallow stratigraphy and structural elements like the Bunker High, Swains High, and Capricorn Basin.
• Investigate paleo-environmental indicators such as relict features and evidence of low sea levels.

Strengths

• Detailed spatial coverage includes the Capricorn and Curtis Channels, Hervey Bay, the continental shelf and slope off Fraser Island, and multiple reef groups.
• Study concentrates on multiple geological aspects: morphology, sediments, and shallow stratigraphy and structure.
• Sediments are divided into nine lithofacies based on specific criteria: texture and carbonate content.

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 bias inherent to the specific study area.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Likely contains results from a geological survey and seismic studies, as inferred from the description.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-27 18:06:54.062723; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Capricorn and Curtis Channels, Hervey Bay, continental shelf and slope off northern Fraser Island, Capricorn and Bunker Groups reefs, southern edge of Swain Reefs, Queensland, Australia.