News archive 2008

July

Global launch of OneGeology, an overall picture of Earth’s geology

2008-07-31
The OneGeology project brings together both geological surveys around the world and various international organizations. The global launch of its web-based global geological maps, based on the best available data, at a scale of 1:1 million, takes place at the International Geological Congress in Oslo.
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June

SGU attends the International Geological Congress

2008-06-26
The geosciences will take centre stage when the forthcoming International Geological Congress gets under way in Oslo in August. SGU will be there.
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April

Good-quality groundwater by 2020

2008-04-28
As part of the process of implementing the 16 environmental quality objectives adopted by the Swedish Parliament, the government agencies responsible review progress in their respective areas on an ongoing basis. In a report that was recently submitted to the Swedish Governmnent, SGU assesses that the environmental quality objective Good-Quality Groundwater can be achieved by 2020.
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OneGeology offers overall picture of Earth’s geology

2008-04-23
OneGeology is a project that brings together both geological surveys around the world and various international organizations. The aim is to create web-based global geological maps, based on the best available data, at a scale of 1:1 million.
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February

Results of radiometric datings

2008-02-15
In a new publication, "Results from radiometric datings and other isotope analyses 1", we present brief reports on the results of radiometric datings and other isotope analyses performed in the framework of SGU’s bedrock mapping programme.
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January

Regional geological and geophysical maps of Bergslagen 

2008-01-10
SGU has recently printed three new maps that address different aspects of the bedrock geology of the Bergslagen region, one of Sweden’s most important metal provinces. The maps are designed chiefly as a basis for mineral exploration, but will also be useful to anyone wanting a general understanding of the bedrock geology of the area.
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Swedish ore deposit database

2008-01-10
The Swedish ore deposit database contains information on the 260 largest metallic ores and mineralisations in Sweden. The database is the Swedish contribution to the Fennoscandian ore deposit database, a joint project between the Geological Surveys of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia. You will find the information as interactive maps in the section Map services at our web site.
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