GeoIndex Geochemistry Theme
Dataset description
GeoIndex provides a map based index to datasets that BGS have collected or have obtained from other sources. The site allows users to search for information about BGS data collections covering the UK and in some cases, the UK continental shelf. Access is free, the interface is easy to use, and it has been developed to enable users to check coverage of different types of data and find out some background information about the data. The index shows the extents of available dataset coverage in Great Britain and the surrounding seas, drawn against a topographical map background. The spatial data are grouped into themes holding related data together in manageable-sized units for sensible querying by any end-users. The datasets within this theme relate to the BGS G-BASE programme (Geochemical Baseline Survey of the Environment) as well as BGS/DTI Minerals Programme data-sets. G-BASE is undertaking a systematic geochemical survey of the United Kingdom, both within the rural and urban environment. The Mineral Reconnaissance Programme (MRP), funded by the DTI, carried out baseline mineral exploration in Great Britain between 1972 and 1997. It has been subsumed into the new BGS Minerals Programme, also funded by the DTI. Within this theme data is held on the geochemistry of drainage stream sediments, panned concentrates, soil, deep overburden, rock and borehole samples. Layers within this theme also show the boundaries of geochemical atlas areas and the location of urban geochemical reports and MRP reports.
Constraints
Free access. The usual BGS licensing terms and conditions apply to external use of the data.
Further information
For more information please contact:
Enquiries
British Geological Survey
Environmental Science Centre, Nicker Hill,
Keyworth
Nottingham
NG12 5GG
Tel : +44 (0)115 936 3143
Fax :+44 (0)115 936 3276
Email :enquiries@bgs.ac.uk
Associated dataset(s)
GeoIndex Geochemical Atlas Areas
GeoIndex Mineral Assessment Reports
GeoIndex Mineral Reconnaissance Programme Borehole Rock Samples
GeoIndex Mineral Reconnaissance Programme Reports
GeoIndex Panned Drainage Sediment
GeoIndex Urban Geochemical Reports
Geochemical Baseline Survey Of The Environment (G-BASE) For The UK.
Geochemical Baseline Survey Of The Environment (G-BASE) For UK Soils In Urban Areas.
Minerals Programme Geochemistry Database.
Further details
Dataset details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Curator | British Geological Survey |
| Supply media/format | Geographic Information Systems Not Entered |
| Storage format | Digital:ESRI Files |
| Frequency of update | as needed |
| Start of capture | 2010 |
| End of capture | Not known |
| Contact details | |
| Department | Enquiries |
| Organisation | British Geological Survey |
| Address | Environmental Science Centre, Nicker Hill, Keyworth |
| City | Nottingham |
| County | Nottinghamshire |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Postcode | NG12 5GG |
| enquiries@bgs.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)115 936 3143 |
| Fax | +44 (0)115 936 3276 |
| Keywords | |
| Topic category | geoscientificInformation (information pertaining to earth sciences) |
| Keywords and Keyphrases | GIS
GEOCHEMISTRY |
| Keyword source | BGS Keyphrases |
| Spatial details | |
| Spatial Reference System | OSGB 1936 / British National Grid [27700] |
| Dataset extent | |
| Coverage (Lat/Long) | North boundary : 60.86 East boundary : 1.78 South boundary : 49.77 West boundary : -8.65 |
| Metadata | |
| Metadata language | English |
| Metadata last updated | 12th April 2011 |
| Metadata standard | ISO standard 19115:2003 |
| Copyright and IPR | |
| The copyright of materials derived from the British Geological Survey's work is vested in the Natural Environment Research Council [NERC]. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, or stored in a retrieval system of any nature, without the prior permission of the copyright holder, via the BGS Intellectual Property Rights Manager. Use by customers of information provided by the BGS, is at the customer's own risk. In view of the disparate sources of information at BGS's disposal, including such material donated to BGS, that BGS accepts in good faith as being accurate, the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) gives no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the quality or accuracy of the information supplied, or to the information's suitability for any use. NERC/BGS accepts no liability whatever in respect of loss, damage, injury or other occurence however caused. | |
| W -8.65 | 60.86 N |
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| S 49.77 | 1.78 E |
