FIELD: physics.
SUBSTANCE: fault map of a diamondiferous area is constructed based on a system of geologic, tectonophysical, geophysical, geomorphological and other data. The entire area of the diamondiferous area is broken into equal square sub-areas (windows). For each sub-area, a fractal dimension (D) and information entropy (S) are calculated using computer programs that are based on B. Mandelbrot and C. Shannon fundamental algorithms. The set of obtained calculation data is used to construct the distribution pattern of values of the fractal dimension and information entropy in isolines while marking all known diamond deposits thereon. Potential of the exploration area is evaluated by comparing data obtained on said areas with predicted reference values of D and S for said kimberlite area that are typical for known diamond deposits. Local areas similar to areas of known deposits are selected and delineated as prospective for detection of diamondiferous kimberlite bodies based on the reference values of D and S.
EFFECT: high accuracy of search results, low cost of exploration work.
2 cl, 4 dwg
