Argo Abyssal Plain Sediment And Geophysical Survey Data

Australian Ocean Data Network provides a dataset from geophysical traverses and coring in the Argo Abyssal Plain, northeast Indian Ocean. The collection includes seismic profiles for isopach maps, diverse sediment cores, and samples of basalt and hyaloclastites. The data was published externally and last updated in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze sediment thickness from seismic profiles to model its relationship with bathymetry.
• Classify sediment core types, such as siliceous clays, calcareous oozes, and calcareous clays, for paleoceanographic studies.
• Identify potential diapiric structures from geophysical data to investigate subsurface tectonic activity.
• Study recovered samples like manganese nodules and hyaloclastites to understand regional geological history and volcanic underpinnings.

Strengths

• Data includes a diverse group of sediment cores from a variety of selected sites.
• Geophysical traverses cover the Argo Abyssal Plain and adjacent areas including Joey Rise and Exmouth Plateau.

Limitations

• Specific row counts, column details, and sample sizes are unknown.
• The report indicates it was not possible to determine if probable diapirs are salt or mud-cored.
• Primary data formats are PDF and HTML, which may require extraction for computational analysis.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Geophysical traverses by the Atlantis II and coring at selected localities.

Time Range

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Freshness

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Geography

Argo Abyssal Plain and adjacent areas, northeast Indian Ocean, including Joey Rise and Exmouth Plateau.