Prognosys of dangerous geodynamic phenomena at the Kun-Manye field based on the analysis of digital elevation models

Abstract

The Kuhn-Magnyo copper-nickel deposit is located in the southeast of the Aldan-Stanovoy shield. Based on the results of geological exploration, the object is assessed as promising. The ore field, within which the deposit is located, is confined to a complex junction of several regional tectonic structures. The area has an intensely dissected relief, increased seismicity. Therefore, an assessment of the possibility of dangerous geodynamic phenomena during its operation is required. This work describes its preliminary assessment based on the results of morphometry on digital elevation models (DEM). Several morphostructural elements have been identified that directly determine the geodynamics in the area of the earth’s crust containing the deposit. The result of the study revealed a potential hazard.

Keywords

• geodynamics
• geotectonics
• digital elevation model
• dem
• morphostructure
• tectonic flow
• relief
• lineament