The gravity and magnetic data measured on the Earth’s surface or above it (collected from an aircraft flying at low altitude) can be used to assist in geologic mapping by estimating the spatial density and magnetization distributions, respectively, p...
Planetary geologic maps are usually carried out following a morpho-stratigraphic approach where morphology is the dominant character guiding the remote sensing image interpretation. On the other hand, on Earth a more comprehensive stratigraphic appro...
The aim of this work is to highlight the contribution of geological maps and mapping to industrial scale design. To achieve this goal, the site selection of a new quarry area is used as an example. For the development of a new quarry, the materials t...
The development of innovative information technologies has improved the geological mapping process through the use of smart and portable equipment to collect field data, build a geological database and produce geological maps. This revolution has als...
Geological maps are an important information source used in the support of activities relating to mining, earth resources, hazards, and environmental studies. Owing to the complexity of this particular map type, the process of geological map generali...
Geological maps have wide coverage with low acquisition difficulty. When other geological survey data are scarce, they are a valuable source of geological structure information for geological modeling. However, for structures with large deformation,...
High-resolution geological mapping is an important supporting condition for mineral and energy exploration. However, high-resolution geological mapping work still faces many problems. At present, high-resolution geological mapping is still generated...
The NASA Dawn spacecraft visited asteroid 4 Vesta between 2011 and 2012 and dwarf planet 1 Ceres between 2015 and 2018 to investigate their surfaces through optical and hyperspectral imaging and their composition through gamma-ray and neutron spectro...
Remote sensing has emerged as an essential method for geological mapping, especially in complex environments such as the Mediterranean region. While earlier global reviews have been focused either on multi- and hyperspectral sensors in general for ge...
Underground monument preservation is tightly linked to geological risk. The geological risk management of underground structures typically relies on a preliminary site investigation phase. Engineering geological mapping—as a key site investigat...
This study presents a novel AI method for extracting polygon and point features from historical geologic maps, representing a pivotal step for assessing the mineral resources needed for energy transition. Our innovative method involves using map unit...
This study conducted a comprehensive geological background investigation of the Zhurong rover’s landing area in Utopia Planitia using 3.5 m/pixel DEM and 0.7 m/pixel DOM data and completed the compilation of a 1:250,000-scale geological map. A...
The aim of this work is to present a new georeferenced geological map of an area in the Ligurian Western Alps (Lavagnina Lakes area) that includes both a unique geodiversity and great biodiversity, a peculiar geological heritage, and cultural feature...
A theory about a young, evolving “stealth ocean” under the ancient-looking surface of Mimas, the moon of Saturn, triggered us to revisit the icy satellite and develop a revised geological map based on Cassini images. The re-mapping of Mim...
Mapping geological outcrops is a crucial part of mineral exploration, mine planning and ore extraction. With the advent of unmanned aerial systems (UASs) for rapid spatial and spectral mapping, opportunities arise in fields where traditional ground-b...
In this research, drone-based photogrammetry was utilized for mapping geology with the objective of mineral exploration in the Shahzadeh Abbas Cu deposit, Kerman province, Iran. Cu mineralization is of vein-type and follows geological structures. A l...
Tsiolkovskiy is a ~200 km diameter crater presenting one of the few mare deposits of the lunar far side. In this work, we perform a geological study of the crater by means of morpho-stratigraphic and color-based spectral mappings, and a detailed crat...
The use of digital elevation models (DEMs) that use airborne-based light detection and the ranging technique (airborne-based LiDAR) to understand large-scale geological structures has become important in geological surveying and mapping. Taking the D...
Geomathematics is extremely important in geosciences, particularly in the geology. The key for any geomathematical analysis is the definition of a typical model to be applied for further prognosis, either through deterministic or stochastic approache...
Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-based geological mapping is significant for understanding the geological structure in the high-steep slopes, but the images obtained in these areas are inevitably influenced by the backlit effect because of the undulatin...
The purpose of this paper was to produce the geological hazard-susceptibility map for the Changbai Mountain area affected by volcanic activity. First, 159 landslides and 72 debris flows were mapped in the Helong city are based on the geological disas...
Selecting the most effective prediction model and correctly identifying the main disaster-driving factors in a specific region are the keys to addressing the challenges of geological hazards. Fuyuan County is a typical plateau mountainous town, and s...
This study aims to compare two approaches for the reserve calculation of cement raw material by geological sections and structural maps. The first is legally based, and its accuracy is approved by periodical calculation of the exploited material on s...
The work considers the suitability of using multispectral satellite remote sensing data Landsat-8 for conducting regional geological and mineralogical mapping of the territory of south-eastern Transbaikalia (Russia) based on statistical methods for p...
This research applies remote sensing methodologies for the first time to comprehensively explore the geological and mineralogical characteristics of the Jbel Bou Dahar region. An integrated approach with multi-sensor satellite images, including ASTER...
The main aim of this paper is to test the use of multi-temporal differential interferometric synthetic aperture radar (DInSAR) techniques as a tool for geological and geomorphological surveys in urban areas, where anthropogenic features often complet...
Satellites are launched frequently to monitor the Earth’s dynamic surface processes. For example, the Landsat legacy has thrived for the past 50 years, spanning almost the entire application spectrum of Earth Sciences. On the other hand, fewer...
The evolution of map development has been shaped by advancing techniques and technologies. Nevertheless, field and remote mapping with cabinet data analysis remains essential in this process. Geological maps are thematic maps that delineate diverse g...
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Geological mapping provides vital information about the structure, evolution, natural resource potential, and geohazards of a specific area. The role of geological mapping is especially valuable for mountainous countries like Georgia. In this context...
Three-dimensional (3D) geological models are important representations of the results of regional geological surveys. However, the process of constructing 3D geological models from two-dimensional (2D) geological elements remains difficult and is not...
The caving method and mining disturbance may cause geological issues. The advance prediction of unfavorable geological bodies should be conducted to ensure product safety in the underground mine. In this study, we proposed the OCTEM-PHA analysis proc...
We explored the potential incorporation of Sentinel-2A imagery for rock unit determination in the Croatian karst region dominated by carbonate rocks. The various lithological units are potential sources of both stone aggregates and dimension stone, a...
This paper introduces a Python application for visualizing an imbricate thrust system. The application uses the traditional geologic information to create an HTML geological map with real topography and a set of geological cross-sections with the ess...
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have collected approximately 5400 km2 of geophysical and hydrographic data on the Atlantic continental shelf between Delaware and Virginia over the past deca...
New, detailed geological/structural mapping and field-based structural analysis were carried out to investigate the deformation pattern of well-preserved high-pressure rocks of the Blueschist Unit exposed in SE Syros (Cyclades, Greece). Geological ma...
We use a classic locale for geology education in the White Mountains, CA, to demonstrate a novel approach for using imaging spectroscopy (hyperspectral imaging) to generate base maps for the purpose of geologic mapping. The base maps produced in this...
Lithological mapping is a crucial tool for exploring minerals, reconstructing geological formations, and interpreting geological evolution. The study aimed to investigate the application of the back propagation neural network (BPNN) and particle swar...
Geochemical maps are essential visualization tools for studying the distribution patterns of elements on the Earth’s surface. They provide critical insights into geological structure, mineralization processes, and environmental evolution. Tradi...
During comprehensive regional prospecting evaluation and delineation of a prospecting target area, various types of data, including geological, geophysical, geochemical, and remote sensing, are usually integrated and visualized in a unified spatial e...
Dissolved arsenic in private bedrock drinking water wells is a problem in eastern Wisconsin. Previous studies have identified bedrock sources of arsenic as discrete intervals within the local Paleozoic sedimentary section and have also identified rel...
Debris flows are rapid mass movements of water-laden debris that flow down mountainsides into valley channels and eventually settle on valley floors. The risk of debris flows can be significantly increased after wildfires. Following the destructive 2...
Seismic reflection utilizes sound waves transmitted into the subsurface, reflected at rock boundaries, and recorded at the surface. Interpretation of their travel times and amplitudes are the key for reconstructing various geomorphological features a...
Carbon dioxide geological storage is one of the key measures to control and alleviate atmospheric carbon dioxide content. To better grasp the developmental dynamic and trend of carbon dioxide geological storage research over the world, promoting the...
Shale gas reservoirs are currently a focus in exploration and development in China. However, they exhibit pronounced vertical heterogeneity, are influenced by numerous geological and engineering parameters, and present significant challenges for &ldq...
Understanding the distribution and characterization of natural and non-natural materials on the surface and near-subsurface is important for the development of infrastructure projects. This may be a challenge in highly urbanized areas, where outcrops...
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) can provide crucial information on the molecular structure of organic and inorganic components and has been used extensively for chemical characterization of geological samples in the past few decades. I...
Rivers are one of the most complex formations on the Earth’s surface; they are connected with the deep structure of the Earth, the landscape environment, and unpredictable weather cataclysms. The study aims to investigate the peculiarities of t...
Reiner Gamma is a potential target for low-orbiting spacecraft or even surface-landed missions in the near future. Unfortunately, thus far, no comprehensive low-altitude (below 20 km) or surface measurements of the magnetic field, magnetic source and...
Exploration geologists are urged to develop new, robust, and low-cost approaches to identify high potential zones related to underground/unexplored mineral deposits because of increased depletion of ore deposits and high consumption of basic metal pr...
The depositional environments offshore of the Cilento Promontory have been reconstructed based on the geological studies performed in the frame of the marine geological mapping of the geological sheet n. 502 “Agropoli”. The littoral environment (toe-...
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