Geological resources — mineral deposits, fossil fuel reservoirs, geothermal potential, construction materials. This twig records where resources exist in the ground. How much humans extract is Resource Utilisation.
Scope
- Mineral deposits: Metal ores, industrial minerals, rare earth elements
- Construction materials: Gravel, sand, clay, limestone quarry sites
- Fossil fuels: Oil and gas reservoirs, coal deposits (historically in Denmark: North Sea oil/gas)
- Geothermal energy: Subsurface temperature gradients, geothermal reservoir characterisation
Classical Theme Mappings
| Standard | Theme | Link |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 19115 | Geoscientific Information | |Geoscientific Information |
| INSPIRE | Energy Resources | |Energy Resources |
| INSPIRE | Mineral Resources | |Mineral Resources |