Anomaly Clustering and Survivorship

Abstract

Geological anomalies rarely occur in complete isolation.

Many appear clustered within broader structural, tectonic, resource, or basin-scale systems.

This paper evaluates anomaly clustering through survivorship frameworks.

Anomaly Classes

• Resource anomalies
• Structural anomalies
• Basin anomalies
• Volcanic anomalies
• Topographic anomalies
• Geophysical anomalies
• Geochemical anomalies
• Preservation anomalies

Clustering Principle

Anomalies often become more informative when evaluated collectively rather than individually.