Journal article

Geology from aeromagnetic data

PG Betts, D Moore, A Aitken, T Blaikie, M Jessell, L Ailleres, R Armit, M McLean, R Munukutla, C Chukwu

Earth Science Reviews | Published : 2024

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Abstract

This review aims to bridge the knowledge gap between geological and geophysical communities by elucidating the interpretation of aeromagnetic data. Aeromagnetic surveys measure the Earth's magnetic field variations and provide critical insights into subsurface geology, including basins, stratigraphy, igneous rocks and structural geology. The magnetic properties of rocks make these datasets valuable for identifying anomalies associated with various rock types and their magnetic responses. However, interpreting aeromagnetic data is complex due to the diverse geological processes that influence the formation and distribution of magnetic minerals, which must then be correlated with geological ph..

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Awarded by Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists Research Foundation