Albany Submarine Canyon Complex Off Southwest Australia, 700 km Extent

Geoscience Australia Data provides a dataset describing the Albany Canyon complex off southwest Australia. The dataset details the 700 km canyon system extending from Cape Leeuwin to east of Esperance, with canyons cutting down 1500-2000 m in places. It includes information on canyon morphology, geological history from the Jurassic to the Middle Eocene, and the influence of tectonic events like the Australia-Antarctic rifting.

Use Cases

• Analyze submarine canyon morphology and dimensions based on described length, depth, and slope characteristics
• Model geological history and tectonic influences on canyon formation based on described Jurassic to Eocene sequences and rifting events
• Map the spatial distribution and orientation of canyons based on the described 700 km extent and structural control
• Study sediment transport and deposition patterns based on described shifts from siliciclastic to carbonate sedimentation

Strengths

• Describes a 700 km long submarine canyon system with specific geographic bounds
• Provides specific depth ranges (1500-2000 m) and slope angles (up to 15°) for canyon features
• Includes a detailed geological timeline referencing specific periods (Jurassic, Cretaceous, Santonian, Middle/Late Eocene boundary)

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Data is provided in HTML format, which may not be structured for direct analysis

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia Data

Collection Method

Likely based on seismic profiles and geological analysis mentioned in the description

Time Range

Covers geological history from the Jurassic period to the Middle/Late Eocene (~40-43 Ma)

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04 01:15:44.358851; freshness should be verified

Geography

Southwest Australian continental margin, from Cape Leeuwin to east of Esperance