How does lithosphere architecture evolve in space and time in each terrane? Does this control evolution of upper crust? Distribution of mineral systems? The project is building 4D spatial & temporal maps to show lithosphere architecture evolution and aims to be a benchmark study in earth evolution. This aims to improve exploration targeting of new mineral districts (most under cover) with new ideas3D and 4D models of mineral systems viewed within craton-scale context that are constrained by fieldwork, geophysics, geochronology and geochemistry.
The project is modular with three key time periods: