Methods of geomorphological studies aimed orkimberlitic bodies search

Abstract

A new geomorphological - method of search for kimberlitic bodies (diatremes) is developed by the author on the basis of analysis of almost all existing techniques. The author distinguishes different ranks of morphostructures: province, `zone, region, field, individual diatreme. Subjects of studies are defined according to the rank of the morphostructure in question, the technique being also specified for each rank. Special attention is paid to research on the level of region and field (local forecasting).