A reflection on applied geophysics to the understanding of Australia’s geology and mineral potential

ASEG Webinar
Title: A personal reflection on applied geophysics to the understanding of Australia’s geology and mineral potential
Presenter: Dr Richard Blewett
Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Abstract:
Richard retired from Geoscience Australia after more than a 30 year career of developing new geological understanding to open up provinces for exploration investment. Applied geophysics played a key component throughout his career, and this seminar will be a personal reflection on the key ‘geophysical-aha’ moments that have changed his understanding of a region’s geology and, through this new knowledge, Australia’s mineral potential.

The 30-year story begins in the field as a young geologist using geophysics to map Cape York, Pilbara and Yilgarn and seismic transects across a number of Proterozoic orogens, through the UNCOVER formulation to the lead designer of the Exploring for the Future programme.