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Geophysics Theme

The geophysics theme for AfricaArray is “4D Imaging of the African Crust and Mantle”. Within the African continent, there are many geological targets of economic, academic and societal interest ranging from extremely old (Archean) to very recent (active faults), from very large (sub-continental scale) to very small (individual faults within a basin or intrusive complex), and from very deep (lower mantle) to very shallow (near-surface aquifers).

AfricaArray science projects are investigating a wide range of targets spanning much of geologic time and many spatial scales using data from the AfricaArray scientific observatories, plus geophysical, geochemical, and geological data available from other sources.

The scope of AfricaArray science will expand over time to include other themes relevant to the development of Africa’s natural resource sector. Information on the science plans and objectives are provided in the AfricaArray Science section.