Machine Learning-Based Tectonic Discrimination Using Basalt Element Geochemical Data: Insights into the Carboniferous–Permian Tectonic Regime of Western Tianshan Orogen

• Published in: Minerals (Basel) Vol. 15; no. 2; p. 122
• Main Authors: Li, Hengxu, Gao, Mengqi, Ji, Xiaohui, Zhang, Zhaochong, Cheng, Zhiguo, Santosh, M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.02.2025
• Subjects: Accuracy; Algorithms; Artificial intelligence; Basalt; Big Data; Carboniferous; Classification; Data mining; Datasets; Discrimination; Island arcs; Learning algorithms; Machine learning; Mid-ocean ridges; Orogeny; Permian; Plate tectonics; Plates (tectonics); Rocks; Subduction; Subduction (geology); Support vector machines; Tectonics (Geology); Trace elements; China

Identifying the tectonic setting of rocks is essential for gaining insights into the geological contexts in which these rocks were formed, aiding in tectonic plate reconstruction and enhancing our comprehensive understanding of the Earth’s history. The application of machine learning algorithms help...