Resources Victoria geologists have released a new ground gravity report for the state's north east.
In 2024, the Geological Survey of Victoria and Geoscience Australia measured the Earth's gravity at more than 23,000 locations along public roads and tracks between Seymour, Echuca and Wodonga, covering an area of about 17,000 square km.
The new measurements have greatly improved the resolution and accuracy of Victoria's gravity map of the north east, which is vital for building 3D geological and geophysical models.
Using gravity measurements to map geological structures like faults and how different types of rocks are distributed within an area helps us better understand its geological history.
This information helps inform resource and land management decisions by providing insights into natural hazards like earthquakes and the potential presence of resources, like the minerals vital for renewable energy generation and mobile devices.
The data will also be incorporated into the Australian National Gravity Database, available from Geoscience Australia.
