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Research Article
Determining metamorphic grade from

greenschist to amphibolite using Hyperion
data: the case of an inverted metamorphic
gradient of Almora nappe (lesser Himalaya)
Soumendu Shekhar Roy, Lokesh Kumar Sinha, Javed Mallick &
Chander Kumar Singh 
Received 05 Dec 2021, Accepted 18 Aug 2022, Accepted author version posted online: 22 Aug 2022, Published online: 05 Sep
2022
 Download citation  https://doi.org/10.1080/10106049.2022.2116490
Abstract
The intricate nature of metamorphic terrain remains a complex problem for many
remote sensing scientists. The metamorphic rock assemblages are composed by
intrinsic mixtures of index minerals which are defined at different pressure and
temperature zones. Metamorphic assemblage’s nature and geothermal gradient can
be identified using reflectance spectroscopy. The study aims to determine the

nature and gradient of metamorphism using spectral identification of the index
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nature and gradient of metamorphism using spectral identification of the index
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mineral phases.
Determining A modelgrade
metamorphic for from
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nature and grade of metamorphism in order to address the problem with the
inadequate quantification
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access spectral mixing. The study addresses the
problem by incorporating semi-empirical method of classification of metamorphic
rock assemblage based on reflectance characteristics. We use the simulated spectral
library of Hyperion satellite data which is favourable for classifying geological
outcrops in metamorphic terrain of the Almora nappe of lower Himalayas. The
Hyperion data analysis reveals the nature and trend of change of the metamorphic
grades within different zones based on mass proportion of index mineral
assemblages. An inverse thermal grade of the metamorphic Almora group is
observed along North Almora Thrust and South Almora Thrust, where reverse
thrusting might have resulted in lowering of pressure and temperature condition.
The developed model can be utilized for geological survey’s involving metamorphic
terrain in inaccessible areas.
 Keywords: Hyperion metamorphic geothermal gradient reflectance single scattering albedo
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No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.
Data availability statement
The data that support the findings of this study are available on request from the
corresponding author [CKS]. The data are not publicly available due to [restrictions
apply because of the data collected under Ministry of Defence, Government of India
for research purpose and thus cannot be shared publicly].
Additional information
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Funding
This research study was funded by Department of Science and Technology (DST); project
number BDID/01/23/2014-HSRS/27(MT-I), with the aim of using Hyperspectral data in the
field of geoscience and terrain characterization. The authors also extend their appreciation
to the Deanship of Scientific Research at King Khalid University for funding this work through
Research Group grant number (RGP2/169/43).
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