GLOBAL LITHOSPHERIC ARCHITECTURE MAPPING (GLAM)

A. SUBSCRIPTION CONTENT SUMMARY*

1. Digital map of Upper Lithospheric Domains (ULDs) DVD 1

2. Digital maps of craton outlines at different age intervals DVD 1

3. Crustal tectonic element maps DVD 1

4. Digital Paleosubduction map (coverage being expanded) DVD 1

5. Digital maps of Trans-Lithospheric Faults (limited coverage) DVD 1

6. Literature Reviews for each continent, craton and terrane mapped DVD 1

7. Geochronology data (mostly unpublished data) DVD 2

8. Digital maps of seismic velocity (includes proprietary models) DVD 1

9. Geodynamic Summaries of key areas (to be expanded) DVD 1

10. Mantle Fertility Analysis ranking and digital map DVD 1

11. 2-3 day GLAM introductory workshop**

*other new products to be added as they are developed

**subscriber to meet expenses

Short documents accompanying each 6 monthly product Update summarize the contents and key points
or developments.

B. SUBSCRIPTION CONTENT DESCRIPTION

1. The Upper Lithosphere Domain (ULD) map is an ESRI shapefile (for Arcview/ArcMap). A kmz file
for Google Earth is also included. Most ULDs are attributed, with table fields capturing
information that includes:-

a. Name

b. Parent craton name

 c. Confidence in spatial location of boundaries (Field Name: REL_ACCUR)

d. Tectonothermal classification (archon, proton, tecton; Field Name: TTHERM_HIS)

e. Summary of Precambrian geological history (includes geochronology information; Field

Name: DEFINING_EV, DEF_EVENT2, DEF_EVENT3, DEF_EVENT4)

f. Collision history (if determined) with neighbouring domains (Field Name: COLLISIONS)

g. List of datasets used to define the domain

h. Representative ages (not fully populated)

i. Key geodynamic characteristics (not fully populated)

j. Various other classifications including the number of post-Archean tectonothermal

events

2. Cratonic growth time slice maps are ESRI shapefiles (for Arcview/ArcMap).

3. Crustal tectonic element maps for each region/continent are all available as draft stage (mostly
hand-drawn) maps. These are generalised hand drawn maps that are mostly available as
scanned images, most of which have been rectified for use in ArcGIS. They emphasize the
general age (and protolith) and type of geological setting of each terrane, plus key crustal
elements (e.g. ophiolites). Each map has a separate legend file. Digital versions of these maps
are being captured and merged in to a consistent global shapefile. During this process efforts are
made to improve the content and accuracy of the maps. Each Crustal Element is attributed by
dominant lithology, age and tectonic setting. The most recent version can be found in the
subfolder "World_DIGITAL". ESRI shape file and Google Earth compatible versions are included.

4. The digital Paleosubduction map is an ESRI shapefile (for Arcview/ArcMap) showing subduction
zones for different time periods. A kmz file for Google Earth is also included. Most records are
attributed, with table fields capturing information that includes:-

a. Dip direction, and confidence in that judgement.

b. Initiation and termination dates, with probable level of error, approximate duration,
confidence in that duration, and a summary of the duration.

c. Name and setting (if captured).

d. Confidence in the mapped position (to be added)

5. The Trans-Lithospheric Fault maps are ESRI shapefiles (for Arcview/ArcMap) of significant linear
elements observed in certain datasets. There are currently 3 maps:-

a. “MTI_Trans-Lithospheric_Faults_xxxxxxxx.shp” covers structures identified from

crustal-depth information (such as topography, magnetic, gravity, remote sensing or
geological data) as indicated in the accompanying attribute table. Generally the focus is
on lineaments of >100km length, but in places shorter (50-100km) lineaments have
been mapped. Coverage is currently limited to the Andes, Central Asia, West Africa, part
of Central Africa, the North America Cordillera in Canada and Alaska, central Mexico and
a pilot study of the western US (possibly to be superceded). Other areas are planned.

b. The file “MTI_WUS_Schmandt_USarray_TLFs.shp” contains lineaments mapped at

mantle (lithosphere) depths over the western USA utilising new detailed seismic
tomography data accessed by MTI. The accompanying file
“mti_world_TLF_Corridors.shp” identifies spatially consistent groups of these western
USA mantle depth TLFs across a depth range of 60-230 km.

6. Literature Reviews are either Microsoft Word files or pdf files. These are not generally a polished
product, but do contain most of the key geological information. Some literature reviews have
accompanying GIS compilations.

7. The Geochronology data is not organised into a database.

a. Most external (published) geochronology data is tabulated or in ESRI shapefile format

and compliments that available from various government departments (not included).

b. The BHPB geochronology data (mostly unpublished) exists as an assortment of Microsoft

Excel files containing raw data and data plots. Generally there is a lat-long location file
(generally an ESRI shapefile). Some data is accompanied by a summary powerpoint file.

8. Seismic velocity maps are ER Mapper .alg and .ecw files. They include:- 1) Various generations
of global Vs models generated under an agreement with Dr. Steve Grand at the University of
Texas [RECOMMENDED TO USE THE MOST RECENT VERSION]; 2) Reliability maps of each layer
of the Grand models (for explanation and other information on the display and reliability of the
models see the file “MTI_Grand_Vsh_Model_Display_and_Reliability.ppt”); 3) A 1.5 degree knot
model version of the Fishwick-Kennett Australian Surface Wave model.

9. Geodynamic Summaries are powerpoint presentations of the architecture, tectonic setting and
geodynamic history for key time periods in particular areas of interest. These are intended to
help the user quickly understand the bigger picture summary implications of the detailed
lithospheric mapping.
10. Mantle Fertility Analysis is the assessment of the upper mantle (lithosphere) for ore-forming
potential, particularly from the perspective of gold-rich magmatic-related ore deposits including
porphyry Cu-Au, epithermal (Cu-) Au, orogenic Au and Iron Oxide Cu-Au (IOCG). Included is a
summary technical presentation, ranking template, ranking spreadsheet and digital maps of the
features mapped (Panels and Mantle Fertility Subzones).

11. The 2-3 day GLAM introductory workshop will comprise presentations designed to:- 1) Introduce
the key concepts and products relating to the GLAM research project; 2) document the latest
understanding of deposit models for some key commodities; and 3) demonstrate the relevance
and application of the GLAM products to resources project generation.