Interpretation of aeromagnetic data using GIS to evaluate the geotectonic regime of the Sabinas Basin

Earth sciences research journal

Batista Rodríguez, José A.¹  Almaguer Carmenates, Yuri¹  Martínez González, Josue D.¹ 

[1] Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Mexico

关键词: Geotectonic regime;    GIS;    aeromagnetic data;    northeastern Mexico;    Sabinas Basin.;   

DOI  :  10.15446/esrj.v21n4.57924

学科分类：天文学(综合)

来源: Universidad Nacional de Colombia * Departamento de Geociencias

【 摘 要 】

The study present the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) to assess the geotectonic regimen of the Sabinas Basin. Initially, the GIS database was designed using geological and geophysical information (total magnetic field reduced to the pole). Subsequently, 2D models of the basin were obtained along 4 profiles running on a north-south direction. The implementation of GIS enables a geological-geophysical interpretation generating various thematic maps that overlap the magnetic map during interpretation. The analysis of overlapping maps enables the identification of areas with different geotectonic regimes in the Sabinas Basin, as well as the relationship between these environments and mineralization. The qualitative and quantitative interpretation of the aeromagnetic data obtained for the total magnetic field reduced to the pole delineate uplifted basement areas as well as shallower blocks within them. This paper presents the location of both the basin's deepest zones and its probable faults, which can be linked to the block boundaries. The faults zones and block boundaries correspond to the main mineral deposits found in the basin. Finally, the geotectonic regime of some sectors of the basin is detailed in order to reaffirm the results obtained by the interpretation of aeromagnetic data.

【 授权许可】

CC BY