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Copyright

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In conjunction with publication or other use of SGU information SGU should be mentioned as follows: © Geological Survey of Sweden.

If you wish to use any of our illustrations, pictures or graphics, please contact SGU Customer Services:

Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU)
Customer Services
Box 670
751 28 UPPSALA
Sweden
Tel: +46 18 179000 (SGU switchboard)
Fax: +46 18 501020
E-mail: kundservice@sgu.se

Disclaimer

The occurrence of incorrect information due to technical errors or other circumstances cannot be ruled out. All information published on the web site is used at your own risk.