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GLAM Subscription Contents Summary
GLAM Subscription Contents Summary
6. Literature Reviews for each continent, craton and terrane mapped DVD 1
Short documents accompanying each 6 monthly product Update summarize the contents and key points
or developments.
1. The Upper Lithosphere Domain (ULD) map is an ESRI shapefile (for Arcview/ArcMap). A kmz file
for Google Earth is also included. Most ULDs are attributed, with table fields capturing
information that includes:-
a. Name
f. Collision history (if determined) with neighbouring domains (Field Name: COLLISIONS)
2. Cratonic growth time slice maps are ESRI shapefiles (for Arcview/ArcMap).
3. Crustal tectonic element maps for each region/continent are all available as draft stage (mostly
hand-drawn) maps. These are generalised hand drawn maps that are mostly available as
scanned images, most of which have been rectified for use in ArcGIS. They emphasize the
general age (and protolith) and type of geological setting of each terrane, plus key crustal
elements (e.g. ophiolites). Each map has a separate legend file. Digital versions of these maps
are being captured and merged in to a consistent global shapefile. During this process efforts are
made to improve the content and accuracy of the maps. Each Crustal Element is attributed by
dominant lithology, age and tectonic setting. The most recent version can be found in the
subfolder "World_DIGITAL". ESRI shape file and Google Earth compatible versions are included.
4. The digital Paleosubduction map is an ESRI shapefile (for Arcview/ArcMap) showing subduction
zones for different time periods. A kmz file for Google Earth is also included. Most records are
attributed, with table fields capturing information that includes:-
b. Initiation and termination dates, with probable level of error, approximate duration,
confidence in that duration, and a summary of the duration.
6. Literature Reviews are either Microsoft Word files or pdf files. These are not generally a polished
product, but do contain most of the key geological information. Some literature reviews have
accompanying GIS compilations.
8. Seismic velocity maps are ER Mapper .alg and .ecw files. They include:- 1) Various generations
of global Vs models generated under an agreement with Dr. Steve Grand at the University of
Texas [RECOMMENDED TO USE THE MOST RECENT VERSION]; 2) Reliability maps of each layer
of the Grand models (for explanation and other information on the display and reliability of the
models see the file “MTI_Grand_Vsh_Model_Display_and_Reliability.ppt”); 3) A 1.5 degree knot
model version of the Fishwick-Kennett Australian Surface Wave model.
9. Geodynamic Summaries are powerpoint presentations of the architecture, tectonic setting and
geodynamic history for key time periods in particular areas of interest. These are intended to
help the user quickly understand the bigger picture summary implications of the detailed
lithospheric mapping.
10. Mantle Fertility Analysis is the assessment of the upper mantle (lithosphere) for ore-forming
potential, particularly from the perspective of gold-rich magmatic-related ore deposits including
porphyry Cu-Au, epithermal (Cu-) Au, orogenic Au and Iron Oxide Cu-Au (IOCG). Included is a
summary technical presentation, ranking template, ranking spreadsheet and digital maps of the
features mapped (Panels and Mantle Fertility Subzones).
11. The 2-3 day GLAM introductory workshop will comprise presentations designed to:- 1) Introduce
the key concepts and products relating to the GLAM research project; 2) document the latest
understanding of deposit models for some key commodities; and 3) demonstrate the relevance
and application of the GLAM products to resources project generation.