A Major Geophysical Experiment in the Capricorn Orogeny, Western Australia

Abstract

A major geophysical experiment has begun in the Capricorn Orogen in Western Australia. Orogen-scale passive seismic and magnetotelluric surveys are on-going and preliminary results suggest have successfully delineated the base of the crust and major structures and tectonic boundaries. Airborne electromagnetic data have successfully mapped features in the near-surface such as palaeovalleys. The integration of the different geophysical datasets with each other and with parallel geological studies are intended to lead to a better understanding the Capricorn Orogen and develop exploration approaches and appropriate toolkits that significantly improve our ability to prospect under cover.