More incredible free open-access global geological datasets! OneGeology is an international initiative of over 100 of the world’s geological surveys, UNESCO and other international and regional geoscience organisations. Its enables access, usability and availability of trusted geoscience data, for the benefit of society championing open and trusted FAIR practices. Online access to a dynamic digital geological map of the world for everyone.
According to the project, “The project uses the GeoSciML markup language and initially targets a scale of approximately 1:1 million. Downstream uses could be to scope areas suitable for mining, oil and gas exploration or areas at risk from landslides or earthquakes, to help understanding of formations which store groundwater for drinking or irrigation, and to help locate porous rocks suitable for burying emissions of greenhouse gases i.e. carbon storage. The project portal was launched in 2008 at the 33rd International Geological Congress (IGC) in Oslo, Norway.”
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