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Listening to the Earth's Whisper: Unveiling Australia's Subsurface with Passive Seismic Imaging

Created 08/01/2026

Updated 08/01/2026

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Australia’s landscapes and resources are shaped by processes deep within the Earth. But how do we see what lies beneath our feet? At Geoscience Australia, we use a technique called passive seismic imaging, which listens to natural vibrations of the Earth rather than creating artificial signals. By deploying AusArray, the largest network of seismic sensors ever installed in Australia, we are mapping the continent’s crust and mantle in unprecedented detail. These images reveal the hidden architecture of basins, faults, and deep lithospheric structures that shape Australia’s geology. The results not only help us understand how our continent formed and evolved but also provide vital information for resource exploration and hazard assessment. This work formed part of national initiatives such as Exploring for the Future and will continue under Resourcing Australia’s Prosperity, which will deliver cutting-edge science to support Australia’s long-term prosperity. 

 

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Title Listening to the Earth's Whisper: Unveiling Australia's Subsurface with Passive Seismic Imaging
Language eng
Licence Not Specified
Landing Page https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/dab567f0-7281-4bf7-b84f-473dd8517809
Contact Point
Geoscience Australia Data
clientservices@ga.gov.au
Reference Period 09/12/2025
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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This dataset was originally found on Geoscience Australia "Listening to the Earth's Whisper: Unveiling Australia's Subsurface with Passive Seismic Imaging". Please visit the source to access the original metadata of the dataset:
https://ecat.ga.gov.au/geonetwork/srv/eng/csw/dataset/listening-to-the-earths-whisper-unveiling-australias-subsurface-with-passive-seismic-imaging