The Geology And Tectonics Of The Bacan Region, Eastern Indonesia

Bacan is located in the zone of convergence between the Australian, Philippine Sea and Eurasian Plates. This study establishes a new stratigraphy for the region based on geological mapping, biostratigraphic dating, and geochemical analysis. The investigation reveals that the oldest rocks belong to the Sibela Continental Suite, likely of Palaeozoic age, derived from the Australian craton. The re…