Observation Networks and Earth-System Connectivity

Abstract

Many geological observations become more informative when viewed as components of larger observational networks.

This paper evaluates connectivity among structural systems, resource systems, basin systems, and persistence systems.

Network Categories

• Structural networks
• Resource networks
• Basin networks
• Volcanic networks
• Anomaly networks
• Topographic networks
• Persistence networks
• Observation networks

Connectivity Principle

Independent observations often gain explanatory value when placed within larger systems of related observations.