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Geoscience for society. 125th Anniversary volume

Abstract

Our knowledge of Finnish geology and natural resources has considerably increased during the last few decades. Geological Survey of Finland - GTK has mapped the bedrock and Quaternary deposits, as well as mineral resources in great detail using modern geological, geochemical and geophysical techniques, so that Finland today has one of the best geological databases in the world. We have recently compiled countrywide datasets of seamless bedrock information at the scale of 1:200,000, and completed low-altitude airborne geophysical (200 m line spacing and 40 m terrain clearance), regional geochemical (80 000 samples), and reflection seismic surveys at the crustal scale and at high resolution on the main orepotential formations. Isotopic age determinations have been performed at GTK since the 1960s, and we now have accurate ages for about thousand samples, which is a key to studying the complex evolution of the Finnish Precambrian. GTK currently plays a vital role in providing geological expertise to the government, the business sector and the wider community. Specific responsibilities include the promotion and implementation of sustainable approaches to the supply and management of minerals, energy and construction materials, and to ensure environmental compliance through monitoring, assessment and remediation programmes. GTK also contributes to a  More>>
Authors:
Nenonen, K.; Nurmi, P A [1] 
  1. eds.
Publication Date:
Jul 01, 2011
Product Type:
Miscellaneous
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Geological Survey of Finland, Special Paper 49
Subject:
58 GEOSCIENCES; GEOLOGY; FINNISH ORGANIZATIONS; RESOURCES; ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT; LAND USE; LEADING ABSTRACT
OSTI ID:
22082999
Research Organizations:
Geological Survey of Finland, Espoo (Finland)
Country of Origin:
Finland
Language:
English
Other Identifying Numbers:
Other: ISBN 978-952-217-136-8; ISBN 978-952-217-137-5; TRN: FI1304022
Availability:
Available at http://arkisto.gtk.fi/sp/sp49/sp49.pdf
Submitting Site:
FIN
Size:
358 page(s)
Announcement Date:
Apr 18, 2013

Citation Formats

Nenonen, K., and Nurmi, P A. Geoscience for society. 125th Anniversary volume. Finland: N. p., 2011. Web.
Nenonen, K., & Nurmi, P A. Geoscience for society. 125th Anniversary volume. Finland.
Nenonen, K., and Nurmi, P A. 2011. "Geoscience for society. 125th Anniversary volume." Finland.
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abstractNote = {Our knowledge of Finnish geology and natural resources has considerably increased during the last few decades. Geological Survey of Finland - GTK has mapped the bedrock and Quaternary deposits, as well as mineral resources in great detail using modern geological, geochemical and geophysical techniques, so that Finland today has one of the best geological databases in the world. We have recently compiled countrywide datasets of seamless bedrock information at the scale of 1:200,000, and completed low-altitude airborne geophysical (200 m line spacing and 40 m terrain clearance), regional geochemical (80 000 samples), and reflection seismic surveys at the crustal scale and at high resolution on the main orepotential formations. Isotopic age determinations have been performed at GTK since the 1960s, and we now have accurate ages for about thousand samples, which is a key to studying the complex evolution of the Finnish Precambrian. GTK currently plays a vital role in providing geological expertise to the government, the business sector and the wider community. Specific responsibilities include the promotion and implementation of sustainable approaches to the supply and management of minerals, energy and construction materials, and to ensure environmental compliance through monitoring, assessment and remediation programmes. GTK also contributes to a wide range of international geoscience, mapping, mineral resources and environmental monitoring projects, and is active in developing multidisciplinary research programmes with universities, government agencies and stakeholders across related sectors. This 125th Anniversary Publication aims at elucidating, through a number of short articles, the current focus of research and development at GTK. In reaching the milestone of 125 years, we can state that our anniversary slogan, 'forever young', is justified by the vitality and increasing societal impact of the organization and our research focusing on sustainable development of our society. GTK is currently the centre of geoinformation and applied geoscientific expertise in Finland, and we have very active international co-operation and project export worldwide.}
place = {Finland}
year = {2011}
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