[Parameters: Topic='SOLID EARTH', Term='ROCKS/MINERALS', Variable_Level_1='MINERALS/CRYSTALS']
Generalized Geological Map of the World
Entry ID: GEO_CORNELL_WORLD_GEOLOGY

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Summary
Abstract: The Generalized Geology of the World is a highly simplified digital geological
data set composed of geographically referenced rock unit patchworks and fault
lines which can be combined with tables of descriptive data. These attribute
tables contain broadly classified age, main rock type, and name information.
This combination of digital data can be used to produce a thematic display.
Further information on this dataset can be obtained from
http://atlas.geo.cornell.edu
Geographic Coverage
(Click for Interactive Map)
Spatial coordinates   
  N: 83.62   S: -88.51   E: 180.0   W: -180.0

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: Kirkham, R.V.
Dataset Title: Generalized Geological Map of the World
Dataset Series Name: Open File
Dataset Release Date: 1995
Dataset Publisher: Geological Survey of Canada
Issue Identification: 2915d
Data Presentation Form: map
Online Resource: http://atlas.geo.cornell.edu
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Science Keywords
ISO Topic Category
Access Constraints The dataset is copyrighted by the Geological Survey of Canada.
Use Constraints The data are meant for the preparation of displays which visually communicate
global geoscientific patterns at scales approximating the 1:35,000,000 scale
for which they were prepared. They are not intended for any type of
quantitative analysis, because much detail was omitted, and units were grouped
and simplified in the process of generalization. ... View entire text
Ancillary Keywords
Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Originating Center
Data Center
Institute for the Study of the Continents, Cornell University Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://atlas.geo.cornell.edu/

Data Center Personnel
Name: INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF THE CONTINENTS (INSTOC)
Phone: (607) 255-6411
Fax: (607) 254-4780
Email: mb44 at cornell.edu
Contact Address:
Cornell University, Snee Hall
City: Ithaca
Province or State: NY
Postal Code: 14853-1504
Country: USA
Distribution
Distribution Media: Online
Distribution Format: Arc/Info
Personnel
MUAWIA BARAZANGI
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: (607)255-6411
Fax: (607)254-4780
Email: barazangi at geology.cornell.edu
Contact Address:
Cornell University Snee Hall Department of Geological Sciences
City: Ithaca
Province or State: NY
Postal Code: 14853
Country: USA
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2006-08-22
Last DIF Revision Date: 2009-03-26

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