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Geological observations on Macquarie Islands (Geological observations on Heard and Macquarie Islands)

Created 17/10/2025

Updated 17/10/2025

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A geological investigation was carried out by the writer. The aim was to check the previous mapping of the geology, and if necessary, to assist the Magnetician in locating a suitable site for magnetic observations. Some aspects of geomorphology, and the reconnaissance survey work carried out are discussed in this report.

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Title Geological observations on Macquarie Islands (Geological observations on Heard and Macquarie Islands)
Language eng
Licence Not Specified
Landing Page https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/ff14c302-b6e4-455f-97b3-759def7bbdbd
Contact Point
Geoscience Australia Data
clientservices@ga.gov.au
Reference Period 20/04/2018
Geospatial Coverage
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
{
  "coordinates": [
    [
      [
        158.7,
        -54.8
      ],
      [
        159.0,
        -54.8
      ],
      [
        159.0,
        -54.4
      ],
      [
        158.7,
        -54.4
      ],
      [
        158.7,
        -54.8
      ]
    ]
  ],
  "type": "Polygon"
}
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This dataset was originally found on Geoscience Australia "Geological observations on Macquarie Islands (Geological observations on Heard and Macquarie Islands)". Please visit the source to access the original metadata of the dataset:
https://ecat.ga.gov.au/geonetwork/srv/eng/csw/dataset/geological-observations-on-macquarie-islands-geological-observations-on-heard-and-macquarie-isl