APPLICATION OF SPATIAL STATISTICS IN UNDERSTANDING THE GEOMORPHOTECTONICS OF THE KARBI-SHILLONG PLATEAU OUTLIER

This study explores the geo-morphotectonics of the Karbi-Shillong Plateau outlier in northeast India through a spatial statistical approach. Spatial statistics, encompassing pattern analysis and model predictions based on geographic relationships, reveal significant insights into geological structures and their dynamics. The Karbi Shillong Plateau, distinct from the main Indian peninsula, exemplifies geological outliers characterized by unique tectonic settings influenced by compressive forces and numerous faults. Positioned away from the central Peninsular Block, its geological composition includes Proterozoic and Mesozoic-Tertiary rocks, emphasizing its complex evolution. This research challenges the notion of the plateau as merely an extension of the Indian peninsula, instead highlighting its identity as a significant and separate geological entity within the Great Himalayan system. Ultimately, the study advocates for a nuanced understanding of such outliers, underlining their critical role in regional geoscience and tectonic research