geological survey

Geological survey — The term geological survey can be used to describe both the conduct of a survey for geological purposes and an institution holding geological information. A geological survey is the systematic investigation of the subsurface of a given piece of… …   Wikipedia

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Geological Survey —    First suggested by Dr. Rae, in 1832. W. E. (afterwards Sir) Logan was appointed provincial geologist, 1842, and, the government having decided to carry out a geological survey of the province, he took charge of the work the following year. The …   The makers of Canada

geological survey — noun 1. : a systematic examination of an area to determine the character, relations, distribution, and origin or mode of formation of its rock masses and mineral resources 2. usually capitalized G&S : a governmental bureau charged with making… …   Useful english dictionary

Geological Survey — 1. U.S. Govt. a division of the Department of the Interior, created in 1879, that studies the nation s water and mineral resources, makes topographic surveys, and classifies and leases public lands. 2. (l.c.) a systematic investigation of the… …   Universalium

Geological Survey of India — (GSI), established in 1851 is a government organization in India for conducting geological surveys and studies. It is one of the oldest of such organizations in the world.HistoryCurrently an organization under the control of the Union Ministry of …   Wikipedia

Geological Survey of South Australia — Der Geological Survey of South Australia, später auch Geological Survey Branch, war unter dieser Bezeichnung die geowissenschaftliche Behörde auf dem Territorium des heutigen australischen Bundesstaates South Australia. Dieser Aufgabenbereich… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

Geological Survey of Newfoundland and Labrador — Infobox Government agency agency name = Geological Survey of Newfoundland and Labrador nativename = nativename a = nativename r = logo width = 160px logo caption = seal width = seal caption = formed = 1864 jurisdiction = Government of… …   Wikipedia

Geological Survey of Belgium — The Geological Survey of Belgium (GSB) is a Belgian federal research institute for Belgian geology. It is a department of the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences. The institute is as a resource centre and project partner which produces… …   Wikipedia

Geological Survey of New South Wales — Der Geological Survey of New South Wales (Abk. GSNSW) ist die oberste staatliche Behörde auf dem Gebiet der Geowissenschaften im australischen Bundesstaat New South Wales. Das Hauptquartier befindet sich in Maitland und es werden weitere… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

Geological Survey of Canada — Infobox Government agency agency name = Geological Survey of Canada nativename = Commission Géologique du Canada nativename a = nativename r = logo width = 150px logo caption = seal width = seal caption = formed = 1842 jurisdiction = Government… …   Wikipedia