Brittle tectonic evolution of Gondwana, implications for shale-gas and groundwater exploration
Brittle structures are crucial for enabling several key natural processes in the Earth’s Upper Crust. In addition, understanding the 3D characteristics and geological evolution of these features is equally important to support various development objectives, such as those, inter alia, linked to shale gas, groundwater, hydrothermal minerals and seismicity. In this study, we map 11771 fractures of Gondwana based on the available geological information, satellite imagery, and elevation data. The shapefile is available for download below. The aim is to make this Gondwana database dynamic. Please send us any updates, including name of fault, age, dip and strike, by email at bastien.aeon@gmail.com
