Spatial Statistical Analysis: Decoding The Geomorphotectonic Framework Of Kathiawar-Kutchch And Karbi-Shillong Outliers

This research paper investigates two significant geological outliers in India—Kutchch-Kathiawar in Gujarat and Shillong-Karbi Anglong in Meghalaya—through the lens of spatial analysis and geospatial statistics. The study employs advanced multivariate statistical techniques to analyze geothermal hot spring data and its correlation with seismic zones and geotectonic settings across these regions. It highlights the challenges of spatial analysis, particularly the classification of spatial techniques and the determination of precise spatial locations. Both outliers deviate significantly from the surrounding geological formations, prompting a reevaluation of their classification within India's geological framework. The Kutchch-Kathiawar outlier is positioned as a distinct entity influenced by the Great Himalayan Orogeny, rather than an extension of the Indian Peninsula, while the Karbi-Shillong outlier is identified as a unique tectonic hotspot with a complex geotectonic history. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of India's geodynamic history, emphasizing the importance of spatial statistics in revealing patterns and correlations essential for geological analysis