The changing role of geological surveys /

Senior managers and Heads of Geological Survey Organizations (GSOs) from around the world have contributed a collection of papers to provide a benchmark on how GSOs are responding to national and international needs in a rapidly changing world. GSOs continue to provide key scientific information abo...

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Corporate Author: Knovel (Firm)
Other Authors: Hill, P. R. (Editor), Lebel, Daniel (Editor), Hitzman, Murray Walter (Editor), Smelror, Morten (Editor), Thorleifson, L. Harvey (Leonard Harvey) (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : The Geological Society, 2020.
Series:Geological Society special publication ; no. 499.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Senior managers and Heads of Geological Survey Organizations (GSOs) from around the world have contributed a collection of papers to provide a benchmark on how GSOs are responding to national and international needs in a rapidly changing world. GSOs continue to provide key scientific information about Earth systems, natural hazards and climate change. As countries adopt sustainable development principles and the public increasingly turns to social media to find information about resource and environmental issues, the generation and communication of Earth science knowledge become increasingly important. This volume provides a snapshot of how GSOs are adapting their activities to this changing world. The different national perspectives presented converge around several common themes related to resources, environment and big data.
Item Description:Also issued in print: 2020.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations (colour), maps (black and white, and colour).
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781786205346
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9781786205353
1786205351