The changing role of geological surveys / edited by P.R. Hill, D. Lebel, M. Hitzman, M. Smelror and H. Thorleifson.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hill, P. R., editor.

Lebel, Daniel, editor.

Hitzman, Murray Walter, editor.

Smelror, Morten, editor.

Thorleifson, L. Harvey (Leonard Harvey), editor.

Series:

Geological Society special publication ; no. 499.

Geological Society special publication ; no. 499

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geological surveys.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations (colour), maps (black and white, and colour).

Place of Publication:

London : The Geological Society, 2020.

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.

Notes:

Also issued in print: 2020.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on November 11, 2020).

Other Format:

Print version :

ISBN:

9781786205346 (ebook) :

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.