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Record Search Query: [Science_Parameters: Science_Category='EARTH SCIENCE', Science_Topic='SOLID EARTH', Science_Term='NATURAL RESOURCES']

Minerals Information Online
 Entry ID: BGS_mineralsuk

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Summary
Abstract: This web Geographical Information System (GIS) provides online access to minerals-related data and information. The data are based on the digitally-generated mineral resources maps which can be purchased or downloaded individually. Primarily a map-based site, it is intended as a decision-support system for land-use planning at the local and regional scale. Users can select and display a wide range ... View entire text
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Link: GET DATA
Description: Access Mineral resource maps.

Link: GET SERVICE > ACCESS MAP VIEWER
Description: Access the Minerals Information Online.
Service Citation
Originators: British Geological Survey
Title: Minerals Information Online
Provider: British Geological Survey
URL: http://www.bgs.ac.uk/mineralsuk/maps/maps.html
Service Keywords
DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION >GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS >WEB-BASED GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS Parameter Definition

Science Keywords
LAND SURFACE >LAND USE/LAND COVER >LAND COVER Parameter Definition
SOLID EARTH >ROCKS/MINERALS/CRYSTALS >SEDIMENTARY ROCKS >COAL Parameter Definition
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ISO Topic Category
ECONOMY
ENVIRONMENT
GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION
IMAGERY/BASE MAPS/EARTH COVER
Access Constraints None
Ancillary Keywords
GIS
Geographic Information Systems
Minerals
Natural Resources

Service Provider
BGS/MINERALSUK > Centre for Sustainable Mineral Development, British Geological Survey Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: http://www.bgs.ac.uk/mineralsuk/

Service Provider Personnel
Name: BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Phone: 44-131-667-1000
Fax: 44-131-667-1877
Email: ukeqs at bgs.ac.uk
Contact Address:
MURCHISON HOUSE
WEST MAINS ROAD
City: EDINBURGH
Postal Code: EH9 3LA
Country: SCOTLAND
Distribution Media
Distribution_Media: Online
Fees: No fees
Personnel
A. J. BLOODWORTH
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: +44 (0)115 936 3143
Fax: +44 (0)115 936 3446
Contact Address:
British Geological Survey
Kingsley Dunham Centre
City: Nottingham
Country: UK
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Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2011-09-07
SERF Last Revision Date: 2011-09-08
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