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Abstract
Using GIS in Geo-Economic and Environmental Analysis in Western Jamaica
Track: Mining and Geosciences
Author(s): Valrie Grant, Kurt Harry, Silburn Clarke
This paper uses GIS to take a comprehensive look at the stratigraphy and geological structure of the Marchmont Inlier in Western Jamaica and examine the economic potential and environmental element of the area. The study area comprises a Cretaceous succession. The other formations were deposited in the middle Tertiary period. Being mainly limestone, the topography is a rugged karst scenery. An interpretation of the structural history of the area suggests that there are Cretaceous folds and Tertiary faults. The study highlights the economic importance of the identified formations, its environmental attributes and an effective approach for integrated management of the area.
Valrie Grant
Spatial Innovision Limited
GIS
18 Belmont Rd,
Kingston 5
Jamaica , Caribbean 33023
Jamaica
Phone: (876) 754-7933
Fax: (876)754-7935
E-mail: valrie@spatialvision.com
Kurt Harry
Spatial Innovision Limited
18 Belmont Rd
Kingston , Caribbean
Jamaica
Phone: 876- 993-8207
E-mail: robin25uk@yahoo.co.uk
Silburn Clarke
Spatial Innovision
18 Belmont Road
Kingston , Caribbean
Jamiaca
Phone: 876-754-7933/34
Fax: 876-754-7935
E-mail: silburn@spatialvision.com