Projects / Programmes
January 1, 1999
- December 31, 2003
| Code |
Science |
Field |
Subfield |
| 1.06.00 |
Natural sciences and mathematics |
Geology |
|
| Code |
Science |
Field |
| P450 |
Natural sciences and mathematics |
Stratigraphy |
| P440 |
Natural sciences and mathematics |
Tectonics |
| P006 |
Natural sciences and mathematics |
Palaeontology |
| P510 |
Natural sciences and mathematics |
Physical geography, geomorphology, pedology, cartography, climatology |
| P500 |
Natural sciences and mathematics |
Geophysics, physical oceanography, meteorology |
Researchers (16)
Organisations (1)
| no. |
Code |
Research organisation |
City |
Registration number |
No. of publicationsNo. of publications |
| 1. |
0215 |
Geological Survey of Slovenia |
Ljubljana |
5051410000 |
11,243 |
Abstract
With formation of lithosphere the dynamic processes originating in Earth''s core and mantle started. These processes function in cycles, as geotectonic, sedimentary-erosional, geomorphologic and other cycles. Cycles are constituting parts of Earth''s history which profoundly influenced the structure of its crust. Therefore they must be studied and understood. Regardless of its small size, Slovenia''s territory has a key position at contact of major geotectonic units: the Austroalpides (Central Alps), South Alps, Dinarides and Pannonian basin. During Mesozoic on territory of Slovenia the paleogeographic units of Dinaric and Julian carbonate platforms and Slovenian basin inbetween were formed. The research programme assembles the systematic geologic investigations of structure and historic development of geotectonic and paleogeographic units and it involves studies of geologic formations, their present structure, stratigraphy, paleontology, sedimentology, petrology, mineralogy, paleomagnetism, mineralization, tectonics and moprhology. Next to standard field investigations and microscopic examinations in execution of the programme also new analytical methods as presently in wide use abroad shall be introduced. Parallel to field work systematic laboratory examinations comprising petrologic, sedimentologic, paleontologic, chemical, x-ray, isotopic, microscopic and other methods will be performed. Geologic data and their interpretations will be introduced into coresponding data bases GKS 250 where they will be stored in an easily accessible manner. Sheets of geologic maps GKS 50 and 250 will be printed. The programme comprises also construction of geothermal maps. For them quantitative information on thermal, hydrologic and geochemical properties of rocks and fluids in the Earth''s crust is needed.
Meaning of research programme for science in broader (world) sense:
The proposed programme should contribute to faster development of basic geologic disciplines and education through research of Slovenian professional, scientific and teaching staff. In addition, by increasing the level of understanding the geologic structure of the national territory it should promote joining the international research programmes and projects. The results will be applied for interpretation of geologic structures, tectonic relationships and solving regional and global geologic problems. Transfer of advanced knowledge into national environment will be done by introducing of new research methodologies. Better understanding of surface geology will help in better interpretation of deeper domains of the Earth''s crust.
Meaning of research programme for Slovenia:
The results of regional studies of national territory shall be used first place for elaboration and printing of sheets of Geologic map of Slovenia on scale 1:50,000, and for preparing overview and thematic geologic maps, and computer based data banks of geologic data.
Printed geologic maps are a basic document that is indispensable to a modern country for systematic land use planning for development, preparation of larger impacts to environment, as construction of highways, railways, pipelines, repositories of hazardous substances, exploitation of natural resources, etc. These maps are used for planning more important ventures of geologic and mining exploration and exploitation of mineral commodities, geothermal and water resources. Maps are applied also in solving hydrogeologic and engineering-geologic problems on regional scales. Finally, geologic maps are of indispensable scientific importance for all Earth Sciences. Knowledge of regional geology is increasingly important also for environmental protection. In broad approach to environmental problems solving the geologic background is the primary requirement for all subsequent actions. Regional geology is of key importance in analysis of development possibilities and preparing land use plans.
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