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3D Visualization of geological structures using Python: the case study of the Palomeque sheets (SE, Spain)

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  • Manuel Bullejos
  • Manuel Martín-Martín

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The goal of this paper is the construction of computerized 3D visualization of geological structures. Several Python applications have been used to adapt the paper map-based geological classical information to numerical geological maps represented in HTML files. The models include a map with the stratigraphic and structural contacts and symbols, five serial vertical sections, and a geological block diagram, all with real topography. This block diagram made with 2D figures allows a 3D visualization. Palomeque area (Murcia region, southeastern Spain) has been used as a key-case. This area consists of a deformed Upper Cretaceous to Oligocene succession belonging to the Internal Zone Malaguide Complex. The main structure consists of two thrust-fold sheets forming an imbricate system, also affected by a set of strike-slip faults with a sinistral regime. The constructed maps show a good agreement with the published classical geological maps and cross-sections demonstrating the benefits of using these Python applications.

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  • Manuel Bullejos & Manuel Martín-Martín, 2023. "3D Visualization of geological structures using Python: the case study of the Palomeque sheets (SE, Spain)," Journal of Maps, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 19(1), pages 2282593-228, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:tjomxx:v:19:y:2023:i:1:p:2282593
    DOI: 10.1080/17445647.2023.2282593
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