Glacially induced fault identification with LiDAR, based on examples from Finland

Jukka-Pekka Palmu, Antti E.K. Ojala, Jussi Mattila, Mira Markovaara-Koivisto, Timo Ruskeeniemi, Raimo Sutinen, Tobias Bauer, M. Keiding

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Abstract

Using information from airborne light detection and ranging (LiDAR) data has produced a breakthrough in identification of postglacial faults and earthquake-deformed Quaternary deposits. LiDAR digital elevation models (DEMs) also improve the collection of detailed information on their spatial distribution, characteristics and geometry, and provides guidance for the more costly and time-consuming field studies. In areas of weak glacial erosion, younger and older (i.e. Pre-Late Weichselian) ruptures have been discovered superimposed on the same or adjacent postglacial fault segments, as has been identified when combining the DEM information and test pit sedimentological studies. We discuss Finnish examples and identify advantages, disadvantages and limitations. Advantages include verification of previously known fault scarps, detection of new postglacial fault segments, systems and entire complexes and the ability to measure the dimensions (lengths and offset) of the fault scarps from the LiDAR DEM data. Disadvantages include that inventory of the sub- and postglacial fault scarps is only possible when linear scarps cross-cut glacial and postglacial sediments.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGlacially-triggered faulting
EditorsHolger Steffen, Odleiv Olesen, Raimo Sutinen
Place of PublicationCambridge
PublisherCambridge University Press
Pages89-99
Number of pages11
ISBN (Electronic)9781108779906
ISBN (Print)9781108490023
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2021

Keywords

  • Delineation
  • Digital Elevation Model
  • Fault Scarp
  • Hillshading
  • Landslide
  • LiDAR
  • Masking Effect
  • Postglacial Fault

Programme Area

  • Programme Area 3: Energy Resources

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