The Rosebery-Lyell 3D geological and geophysical model is an extension and refinement of previous MRT 3D models in the region.  It expresses a new structural synthesis based on mapping and multiple cross sections produced by numerous geologists over several decades. It extends to a depth of 10 km within the area depicted at left.  The model is constrained by 3D geophysical...

Empowering geotechnical practitioners with spatial data and tools to support geotechnical investigations Mineral Resources Tasmania (Department of State Growth) and Land Tasmania (Department of Primary Industries Parks, Water and Environment) in association with the Australian Geomechanics Society recently held  a one day training course in Hobart (February 15) and Launceston...

Western Tasmania has an exceptionally rich and diverse range of geological features in a small area, including folded and glaciated mountain ranges, ancient volcanoes, world class ore bodies, rare minerals, and ancient fossils. Here, the handiwork of the massive forces and landscape-forming processes of the "Living Earth" are evident in nearly every view. Rocks from all the major geological...