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Geological surveys

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Australian Geological Survey Organisation: AGSO's responsibilities are to provide geoscientific maps, research and information to support sustainable development of Australia's mineral and petroleum industries, management of the Australian Ocean Territory, identification and mitigation of geological hazards, and sustainable management of Australia's land and groundwater resources.
Author: Australian Geological Survey Organisation
Subjects: australian geography, geological surveys, water management
DeweyClass: 559
Resource type: institution
BGS: British Geological Survey: The UK national centre for earth science information, founded in 1835. Its primary functions are to maintain and revise geological information for the land and offshore areas of the United Kingdom and the nearby continental shelf. Its work relates directly to mineral, energy and groundwater resources, land use, geological hazards, and the protection of the environment.
Author: British Geological Survey
Subjects: british natural resources, geological surveys, geology research, united kingdom
DeweyClass: 554
Resource type: institution
British Antarctic Survey: The BAS undertakes a programme of science in the Antarctic region, giving the UK an authoritative voice in Antarctic affairs. BAS research covers all aspects of science and exploits the unique natural laboratory conditions in the Antarctic to address problems of global and regional relevance. BAS also discharges the UK's responsibilities for complying with the Antarctic Treaty and administers the British Antarctic Territory.
Author: British Antarctic Survey
Subjects: antarctic, geological surveys
DeweyClass: 559
Resource type: documents, news
Geological Survey of Finland: A research centre that provides consultancy services and basic geological information essential for assessment of raw materials, nature conservation, environmental studies, construction, land use planning and for new applications, such as medical geology.
Author: Geological Survey of Finland
Subjects: finland, geological surveys, nature conservation, planning
DeweyClass: 554
Resource type: institution
Geological Survey of Italy: National geological institute of Italy.
Author: Consiglio Nazionale dei Geologi
Subjects: geological surveys, italy
DeweyClass: 554
Resource type: institution
Geological Survey of Namibia: The Geological Survey of Namibia houses the results of around 90 years of mineral exploration, mining and research in Namibia. Includes regional geological mapping and geophysical surveys, applied geoscience and geotechnology.
Author: Republic of Namibia Ministry of Mines and Energy
Subjects: geological surveys, namibia
DeweyClass: 556
Resource type: institution
Illinois State Geology Survey: Variety of information covering geological research in Illinois, such as the 1998-1999 Annual Report, fossil information, and a map and directory of coal mines in the O'Fallon Quadrangle, available as a PDF file. Additional material includes bibliographic details of publications, links to other U.S. State Geological Surveys, an Ask a Geologist section with dinosaur information, and documents on topics such as the history of oil and gas production in Illinois.
Author: University of Illinois
Subjects: geological surveys
DeweyClass: 557
Resource type: reference data
Natural Resources Canada: Canada's premier agency for geoscientific information and research.
Author: Natural Resources Canada
Subjects: canada, canadian geography, geological surveys
DeweyClass: 557
Resource type: institution
United States Geological Survey: The US geological survey provides reliable, impartial information to describe and understand the earth. This information is intended to minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; enhance and protect the quality of life; and contribute to wise economic and physical development.
Author: US Department of the Interior
Subjects: geological surveys, united states natural resources, united states of america
DeweyClass: 551
Resource type: documents, news
USGS Atlas of Antarctic Research: Interactive atlas of the Antarctic providing research results, collections of data, and descriptions of geological projects conducted in the region. Contains several layers of ecological information concerning rock outcrops, sand, snow, lakes, contours, and springs.
Author: US Geological Survey
Subjects: antarctic, geological surveys
DeweyClass: 998
Resource type: interactive map
USGS Geologic Division in the Central Region: A collection of geographic and geological materials including digital maps, databases, book-type reports, fact sheets and computer programs. Includes full text of geological surveys, fact sheets on mapping and hazards, earthquake information, and an opportunity to pose questions to a geologist about volcanoes, earthquakes, mountains, rocks, maps, ground water, lakes and rivers.
Author: U.S. Geological Survey
Subjects: geographical data, geological surveys
DeweyClass: 551.0
Resource type: documents, images, maps
Walter Geology Library: The Geology Library has more than 100,000 volumes and 46,000 geologic maps, including all publications of the US Geological Survey, publications of most state geological surveys, and those of many foreign countries. Regional emphasis is on the Southwestern United States, Texas, and Mexico.
Author: University of Texas at Austin
Subjects: geological surveys, geology research
DeweyClass: 551
Resource type: institution