Articles | Volume 15, issue 6
https://doi.org/10.5194/se-15-731-2024
https://doi.org/10.5194/se-15-731-2024
Research article
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28 Jun 2024
Research article |  | 28 Jun 2024

Mapping geochemical anomalies by accounting for the uncertainty of mineralization-related elemental associations

Jian Wang, Renguang Zuo, and Qinghai Liu

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This study improves geochemical mapping by addressing the uncertainty in defining element associations. It clusters the study area by element similarity, recognizes elemental associations for each cluster, and then detects anomalies indicating underlying geological processes. This method is applied to a region in China, confirming its effectiveness and consistency with the geology. This study can enhance geochemical mapping for mineral exploration and improve geological-process understanding.