Southern Australian Fractured Rock Province Hydrogeological Inventory with 11 Themes

The Southern Australian Fractured Rock Province dataset from the Australian Ocean Data Network provides descriptive attribute information for areas bounded by spatial groundwater features. It groups descriptive topics into 11 themes, including location, geology, hydrogeology, and land use. The dataset was last updated on 2026-05-04.

Use Cases

• Model groundwater flow and storage based on hydrogeological and geological attributes.
• Assess land use and industry impacts on groundwater resources based on the described themes.
• Study the geological evolution of the Gawler Craton and Curnamona Province based on the provided crustal element descriptions.
• Correlate surface water features with groundwater management practices described in the inventory.

Strengths

• Covers 11 distinct thematic groups for analysis, including geology, hydrogeology, and land use.
• Describes ancient geological regions with rock formations dating back to approximately 3,150 Ma.
• Includes spatial groundwater features for geospatial analysis and mapping.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data is provided in PDF format, which may hinder direct computational analysis.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Likely compiled from geological surveys, maps, and administrative records.

Time Range

Covers geological formations from the Archean to the Holocene.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-04 23:41:30.500028; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Southern Australian Fractured Rock Province, including the Gawler Craton, Curnamona Province, and Adelaide Superbasin.