Fault structure mapping using satellite-based remote sensing technology in Mindoro

Mindoro Island is located in south of Luzon (Philippines). It is a complex junction and considered an emplaced Cenozoic South China Sea oceanic lithosphere as a result of the collision between the Palawan microcontinental block and the Philippine. In this paper, high resolution satellite images have been used to derive lineament maps by geological interpretation. By utilizing satellite imagery, various remote sensing techniques, and image processing algorithms, researchers and geologists can identify and characterize fault structures, gaining insights into the tectonic activity and geological processes in the area. In addition, it is feasible to explore the active faults in weak active structural area by using satellite remote sensing technique. The results show the main direction of the structure line is consistent with the main island topography and ridge direction. The fault structure is mainly NW trending in the north. In the south of the center, fault structure becomes complicated.