Acid sulphate soils in inland Australia are a consequence of rising groundwater and a rich geology of iron-sulphate minerals. Research has identified the processes leading to the formation of acid sulphate soils, which destroy both land and water quality. Affected areas of Australia will eventually be mapped with the help of radar data that identifies areas of soil moisture. Acid sulphate soils may also be used to locate mineral deposits commonly association with sulphide ore bodies.