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      Anthropogenic pollution

      The most diverse bedrock and rock components have weathered to fertile soils over thousands of years. They constitute the indispensable foundation for the terrestrial ecosystem, for plant growth and higher forms of life. The Swiss Soil Monitoring Network NABO monitors the state and development of soil pollution and is an important instrument in preventative soil protection.
      Applications

      All of us are confronted daily – often unknowingly – confronted with geology: from the ground on which we live, past the concrete as part of a building’s foundation, to the copper in the mobile telephone, so much has to do with geology.
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      Bergregal

      The Bergregal (principles of mining law) regulates the property rights for mineral resources. In Switzerland, it is mostly determined by the cantons. Energy and ore resources as well as salt are usually included therein.
      Boreholes

      Boreholes provide information about the composition of the ground. They also serve a particular purpose: for example, for the production of natural gas or as preparation for construction methods.
      Borehole data model

      As a result of greater and more diverse utilization of the subsurface, administrative and public circles are increasingly focusing on our knowledge about the subsurface. Borehole data from drilling operations are one of the main sources of the relevant information. Therefore the Swiss Geological Survey, in collaboration with representatives from the federal government, cantons, private sector and universities, developed the “borehole data model" as the first recommendation for structuring basic digital borehole data.
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      Construction site

      The construction site is to be evaluated, described and investigated in detail for the professional execution of construction projects.
      Construction & technology

      CO2 sequestration

      With CO2 capture and sequestration, carbon dioxide is separated from combustion exhaust gases and subsequently indefinitely stored without using containers, in deep underground rock layers. The technology is currently still in the developmental stage.
      Culture

      Dimension stone as building material, utensils and carriers of messages are part of our culture: the oldest cultural artifacts are similarly from stone, just as the products of today’s artists or engineers.
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      Deep repository

      In Switzerland, radioactive waste will in the future be disposed of in deep geological repositories. These are situated located several hundred meters below the surface of the Earth in geologically stable rock layers. Geodata documents the federal governments sectoral plan procedure.
      Data viewers

      Is the Evolène map sheet already printed? On what type of ground is my house standing? Can I find public borehole data there? You can find the answer to these and other questions in the two data viewers «map.geo.admin.ch» and «swissgeol.ch».
      Data models

      In general, a model depicts the very complex reality. In order to enable this depiction, the reality must be generalized and idealized.
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      Energy supply

      Switzerland’s energy supply results largely from the import of fossil fuels. To reduce her CO2 emissions and become more independent on foreign countries, Switzerland must rely on energy efficiency and renewable energies. Geothermal energy could play a decisive role in this process as a geological energy source.
      Energy resources

      Switzerland has a high per capita consumption of energy resources. Its energy requirements are covered by various sources: fossil fuels such as combustibles and motor fuels make up the largest portion thereof.
      Energy

      Earthquakes

      Earthquakes are caused by stresses in the Earth’s interior which built up by the movement of the Earth’s crustal plates relative to one another. If these stresses become too large then a fracture occurs, whereby the rock masses suddenly jerkily move past each other.
      Experience Geology

      For more geo-topics among the general public!
      Experience

      Whether for children or adults: museums, show mines, geoparks or geological trails offer numerous opportunities to be inspired by geology. Here you will find a selection of what is on offer.
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      Fundamentals of geology

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      Groundwater

      Groundwater is an important indigenous resource. It is a central element of the natural water cycle and feeds valuable habitats. An integral groundwater conservation is indispensable for conservation of groundwater resources.
      Geothermal energy

      Geothermal energy – energy from the earth’s interior – is today already widely used in Switzerland. The potential for the future is enormous.
      Geotechnics & engineering geology

      Geotechnical engineering combines elements of earth science, construction and mining. Tunneling projects, slope stabilization or site investigations are typical areas of application.
      Geological cartography

      Geological maps display a multitude of geologically relevant information in a concise manner. They are an important basis for geotechnical and environmental decisions. .
      Geophysics

      Geophysics deals with all of the Earth’s relevant physical phenomena. It includes various fields and can be subdivided according to research methods and their relevant applications.
      Geological hazards

      Geology in everyday life

      Geology data model

      The geology data model forms the foundation for national uniformly structured geological vector data sets.
      Geology lexicon

      Numerous databases and lexica about geology can be found in the internet and in book form.
      Geotopes

      Geotopes are natural geoscientific monuments worthy of protection: spatially constrained parts of the geosphere of geological, geomorphological or geo-ecological importance. Depending on whether the formative processes are complete or still in progress, they are then static or active geotopes.
      Geological hiking trails

      Geotourism develops, promotes and commercializes special geological landscape features. Professionals and lay people can experience and understand developments in earth science on geological trails, in geoparks, show caves, geotopes or at events such as “Erlebnis Geologie”.
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      Hydrology

      Water shapes the character of landscapes and natural ecosystems. It is a significant basic need for the population and for numerous economic sectors in Switzerland. Hydrological data allow observation of the water balance.
      Health

      Radon and asbestos represent two health hazards that are associated with geology.
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      Industrial minerals

      Industrial minerals are minerals or rocks that are important for technical processes and applications in industry. Unlike ores, which are converted into metals by smelting, industrial minerals can be used in their natural state or after minimal beneficiation.
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      Lookup

      Diverse information provided compactly and simply – that is the requirement of the Geology Portal. Experience more e.g., about the geology of Switzerland, data models or software that simplifies the daily routine of geologists.
      Learning

      Here you will find a range of websites that offer virtual learning platforms or material for schools and teachers.
      Look at

      Below can be found a selection of web-based image databases, image archives and maps in the field of geology or earth sciences. This collection does not claim to be complete.
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      Mines & history of mining

      In Switzerland, ores and other mineral resources were already being extracted by mining methods 3500 years ago. There has been no mining activity in this country since 1967 – there is however an interest in its history.
      Mineral resources

      Metadata

      Metadata (“data about data“) refers to structured data that describes an information resource and thus make these easier to find.
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      Natural pollution

      Pollution is understood to mean the natural or anthropogenic pollution of the living environment by polluting nature with harmful substances such as toxins, microorganisms and radioactive material.
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      Ores

      Since the Bronze Age, the mining and extraction of naturally occurring ores are of great importance for mankind. In Switzerland however, the mining of ores nowadays can no longer be operated economically.
      Overview of geological software

      Geologists are dependent on support from numerous software applications for their daily work. Besides the classic Office applications, a multitude of specialized applications enable the useful analysis and representation of geological data sets.
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      Planning for the future

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      Quaternary geology

      The Quaternary is the most recent period in the Earth’s history: the last 2.6 million years. It is marked by the appearance of man as well as repeated glacial/interglacial cycles, which strongly influenced the mountains and their environment.
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      Rockfall, landslides, debris flows

      Mass movements (gravitational natural hazards) are downslope directed displacements of solid and/or loose rocks as well as soil material. As falling processes, they can occur quickly and suddenly. Landslides on the other hand, are slow, continuous processes.
      Rocks & soils

      The rocks and soils are an important commodity group for Switzerland. This includes raw materials for the brick-and-tile industry, lime and marl for the binder material industry, gravels and sands as well as dimension stone and rock for construction purposes.
      Revision service

      Are there any changes, errors or additions that have not yet been included in our maps or geodata? Share your input with us using the geodata viewer at map.swisstopo.admin.ch.
      Regulations, guidelines and standards

      Geologists are required to perform work according to professional standards that are defined in technical documentation, guidelines, acts and regulations.
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      Stratigraphy

      As a geological discipline, stratigraphy deals with the spatial location and temporal sequence of rock bodies. By means of stratigraphy, bodies of rock are dated and correlated with each other.
      Seismic Atlas

      The Swiss Plateau makes up about a third of the surface of Switzerland and consists mainly of the Molasse basin. Slightly more than two thirds of Switzerland’s population lives here. The Seismic Atlas of the Swiss Molasse Basin serves as an important foundation for geological projects.
      Shops & downloads

      Are you interested in geology-relevant data, topographic or geological maps? Are you looking for an unpublished geological report or a scientific publication? Here you can find the most important suppliers..
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      Tectonics / Structural geology

      Enormous forces have always been at work inside our Earth. They continuously deform the Earth’s crust and affect its structural composition. Tectonic maps show how Switzerland is geologically constructed.
      Tunneling

      The rock mass must be described and investigated in detail for the professional project planning and execution of underground structures. Here geologists and engineers must work closely together.
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      Underground planning

      The deep subsurface is being exploited more and more. In this domain, various experts are working on sustainable concepts that are based on geological knowledge. In addition, they are investigating where there is a need for regulations in order to avoid conflicts in the utilization.
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      Water

      Water & ice

      Whether fluid or frozen: water can cause a variety of natural hazards
      Wine

      The system “rock – weathering – soil – vine – wine” is complex: climate and weather influence the quality of a wine – for the character however, the underlying rock, from which the vine obtains nutrients and water, also plays an important role.
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      3D Geology

      3D geological models provide a key solutions approach for infrastructure, urban and landscape planning. Spatial representation offers many advantages.

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      Is the Evolène map sheet already printed? On what type of ground is my house standing? Can I find public borehole data there? You can find the answer to these and other questions in the two data...

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      Are there any changes, errors or additions that have not yet been included in our maps or geodata? Share your input with us using the geodata viewer at map.swisstopo.admin.ch.

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      Are you interested in geology-relevant data, topographic or geological maps? Are you looking for an unpublished geological report or a scientific publication? Here you can find the most important...

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      Metadata (“data about data“) refers to structured data that describes an information resource and thus make these easier to find.

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      The geology scene works on geology-related tasks.

      Conference Geological Subsurface

      With an official representation from each canton, the Conference on the Geological Subsurface (CGS) coordinates the exchange of and the access to geological data.

      Contacts

      The Swiss geology scene consists of a multitude of organizations. Here you will find contact details for the members of the geology scene and an overview of the network of individual organizations.

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      Geology also has a political dimension! For example, there is currently no federal law governing the geological subsurface. Nevertheless, this vision has been a topic of animated discussions in both...

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      Diverse information provided compactly and simply – that is the requirement of the Geology Portal. Experience more e.g., about the geology of Switzerland, data models or software that simplifies the...

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      Below can be found a selection of web-based image databases, image archives and maps in the field of geology or earth sciences. This collection does not claim to be complete.

      Learning

      Here you will find a range of websites that offer virtual learning platforms or material for schools and teachers.

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      Whether for children or adults: museums, show mines, geoparks or geological trails offer numerous opportunities to be inspired by geology. Here you will find a selection of what is on offer.

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