Using GIS to Predict Copper Deposits Associated with the Keweenawan Rift System

Presentation Type

Poster/Portfolio

Presenter Major(s)

Geology

Mentor Information

Peter Wampler

Department

Geology

Location

Henry Hall Atrium 77

Start Date

11-4-2012 9:00 AM

Keywords

Information, Innovation, and Technology, Physical Science

Abstract

The Keweenawan Rift system stretches across the North American craton with exposures in the Lake Superior region. Younger sedimentary rocks cover the majority of the rift, stretching from Kansas to Michigan. The associated mix of mafic to intermediate rocks can be identified by magnetic and gravity anomalies. The more dense, metal-rich rocks produce anomalously high gravity and magnetic fields. Metallic ore deposits are associated with the rift system; copper is found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The purpose of this project is to determine a set of criteria including geophysical, structural, and bedrock data that could allow for copper deposit identification and prediction. Geographic Information System (GIS) software will be used to identify commonalities among the copper deposits, as well as look for potential deposits in other parts of the Keweenawan Rift system.

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Using GIS to Predict Copper Deposits Associated with the Keweenawan Rift System

Henry Hall Atrium 77

The Keweenawan Rift system stretches across the North American craton with exposures in the Lake Superior region. Younger sedimentary rocks cover the majority of the rift, stretching from Kansas to Michigan. The associated mix of mafic to intermediate rocks can be identified by magnetic and gravity anomalies. The more dense, metal-rich rocks produce anomalously high gravity and magnetic fields. Metallic ore deposits are associated with the rift system; copper is found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The purpose of this project is to determine a set of criteria including geophysical, structural, and bedrock data that could allow for copper deposit identification and prediction. Geographic Information System (GIS) software will be used to identify commonalities among the copper deposits, as well as look for potential deposits in other parts of the Keweenawan Rift system.