Publication Name: AEGC 2021
Authors: Heather Ballantyne, Karen Gilgallon, Sharon Lowe
Date Published: September 2021
Number of Pages: 6
Abstract:
Fractured Rock Aquifers are an important source of water with approximately 40% of groundwater in Australia present in fractured rock. The water extracted from fractured rock aquifers is utilised in mining, irrigation, town water supply and stock watering. A third of water, extraction bores in Australia are in fractured rock systems. Understanding the possible size, potential for fracturing and accurate locations for targeting bores is an important part of exploring for fractured rock aquifers. Magnetic data, both airborne and ground, can be used to assist in mapping fractures, dykes and identifying rock types with favourable rheology for hosting fractured rock aquifers.