3D Interactive
Overview
- Introduction
- PDF3D Geology, Faults
- PDF3D Geology, Isovolume
- PDF3D Geology, Saltdome
- 3D Geological Model Halle (Saale), Germany
- 3D Geological Model Bitterfeld, Germany
- 3D Geological Model, UK
- 3D Geological Model Earthquake Foci, UK
- LithoFrame 1M, UK
- Curnamona Sedimentary Basin Model, Australia
- Cultana 3D Geological Model, Australia
- 3D Geology State Model South Australia
Introduction
3d Subsurface models can be created by various software packages. Models can be exported to formats to ensure explorers without sophisticated 3D viewing and modelling applications have access to fully interactive 3D models. PDF3D is a recommended format because of its portability and interactivity features. The user can fully interact with the model using the 3D toolbar, selectively activate and /or deactivate any geological unit and identify units with a mouse-click.
More information about PDF3D is provided by Visual Technology Services Ltd. UK
PDF3D Geology, Faults
Example shows the 3D model of a geologic fault system. Source: Visual Technology Services Ltd, UK , 1.2 MB
PDF3D Geology, Isovolume
Example of visualization methods in geology. Source: Visual Technology Services Ltd, UK , 520 Kb
PDF3D Geology, Saltdome
Example of visualization methods in geology. Source: Visual Technology Services Ltd, UK , 1.2 MB
3D Geological Model Halle (Saale), Germany
The E-Learning module of the 3d geology of the city of Halle (Saale), Germany is based on the high resolution 3d geology subsurface model and contains animations as well as some easy exercises. In German only. Source Hydro- and Environmental Geology, Martin Luther University.
3D Geological Model Bitterfeld, Germany
Close-up of the 3d geology model of Bitterfeld, Germany as a PDF3D. The models depicts the aquifer and aquiclude architecture of the former mining and industrial area of Bitterfeld.
Source: Hydro- and Environmantal Geology, Martin Luther University, Halle, Germany. PDF3D 58 MB !, Acrobat Reader ® 7.0 required.
3D Geological Model, UK
A 3D model of subsurface Britain, constructed from information from the 1:625 000 scale geological map, drilling and deep geophysical investigations. It represents ten layers, from Moho at a depth of around 30km up to the base of the superficial Quaternary deposits. Source BGS; UK.
3D Geological Model Earthquake Foci, UK
UK earthquake foci are shown within the crust to a depth of around 30km. Magnitude increases with size of sphere. Source BGS, UK.
LithoFrame 1M, UK
LithoFrame 1M, the first national 3D geological model is scaled to 1:1 000 000. It shows the most significant stratigraphic divisions, major faults and plutons in a single model depicting the base of Quaternary deposits down to the base of the Earth's crust (40 km). Source BGS, UK. PDF3D, 15 MB.
After opening the 3D PDF, click on the model. This will display a toolbar that allows you to rotate, spin and zoom in/out the model. You can switch layers on and off with the model tree. Find further help at 3D PDF toolbar help .
Curnamona Sedimentary Basin Model, Australia
The Palaeo-Mesoproterozoic Curnamona Province is overlain by sedimentary basins containing Neoproterozoic, Cambrian, Mesozoic and Cenozoic sediments. These cover sediments can introduce considerable complexities and costs to mineral exploration within bedrock. The model enables depth estimations from the surface to key surfaces, including top of Palaeo-Mesoproterozoic, base of Cambrian, base of Mesozoic and base of Cenozoic. Depth estimations are derived from a combination of drillhole data, seismic interpretation and aeromagnetic modelling. Source: PIRSA Minerals, Government of South Australia, 3DPDF 68.4 MB.
Cultana 3D Geological Model, Australia
The Cultana 3D Geological Model covers an area which includes the Roopena and western half of the Cultana 1:100,000 map sheet areas. The geology of the model area comprises a succession of deformed Palaeoproterozoic sedimentary and intrusive rocks which are overlain by the Corunna Conglomerate and Mesoproterozoic Gawler Range Volcanics and intruded by the Hiltaba Suite granites. 3DPDF 4.4 Mb, Source: PIRSA Minerals, Government of South Australia
3D Geology State Model South Australia
The current State 3D Solid Geology Model is a compilation of the pre-existing 3D Gawler Province model and 3D Curnamona Province model constructed in GeoModeller. These original 3D models were converted to GoCAD and then extended to cover the remainder of South Australia using a generalisation of the Solid Geology of South Australia GIS dataset . Download 3DPDF 6.7 MB, Source: PIRSA Minerals, Government of South Australia.