Rocks, minerals, and geological formations — the structure and composition of the Earth’s crust. Geological data describes what the ground is made of and how it got there.
Scope
- Geological maps: Bedrock geology, surficial geology, geological unit boundaries
- Borehole data: Subsurface stratigraphy from drilling logs, geological cross-sections
- Structural geology: Fault lines, fold axes, dip/strike measurements
- Geochemistry: Chemical composition of rock formations, radiometric dating
- Geomorphology: Landform classification based on geological processes (glacial, fluvial, aeolian)
Denmark-Specific Context
Denmark’s geology is dominated by Quaternary deposits (glacial tills, outwash sands) overlying Cretaceous–Paleogene chalk and limestone. GEUS (Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland) is the authoritative source. The Jupiter database contains tens of thousands of borehole records.
Classical Theme Mappings
| Standard | Theme | Link |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 19115 | Geoscientific Information | |Geoscientific Information |
| INSPIRE | Geology | |Geology |
| UN-GGIM | Geology and Soils | |Geology and Soils |