Geology

Geology

What is geology?
Geology is the study of the Earth and the materials the Earth is made from. It is also concerned with the structures of these materials and the processes that act on them.
 
One of the main processes in geology is plate tectonics, this is the movement of the large plates that make up the crust of the earth. These huge plates are continually moving due to convection currents in the molten rock, known as magma, in the layer below the surface called the mantle.

By studying the materials and structures of an area we can tell a lot about movement of plates in the past. At various periods in the past, the Earth's geography has been very different to what it is today. Continents have moved together then apart and have reformed in various different arrangements. Due to the movement of the plates countries and continents as we know them now may once have had very different locations and may have been linked to very different areas.

Links below will allow you to explore the following themes:


Geology of Ireland (including Bedrock map of Ireland)
Minerals, Precious Metals and Gems​​​​​​​

 

 

https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/events-and-news/events/Pages/IAEG-Lecture---Using-Geological-Survey-Ireland-hyperspectral-data-as-a-tool-for-lithological-interpretation--2023-AGM.aspxIAEG Lecture & AGMPhillo Hotel, Ashbourne, Co. Meath & Online2023-12-12T18:30:00.0000000Z2023-12-12T20:00:00.0000000Z
https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/events-and-news/events/Pages/Geological-Survey-Ireland-at-the-BT-Young-Scientist--Technology-Exhibition-2024.aspxGeological Survey Ireland at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2024Dublin (Venue TBA)2024-01-10T09:00:00.0000000Z2023-11-13T17:00:00.0000000Z

The Geological Mapping programme has responsibility for Quaternary field mapping and bedrock data compilation and creates 3D models to better understand the world beneath our feet. The Geoheritage programme identifies sites of geological interest nationwide and assists with their conservation through the planning system.

 

 

https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/events-and-news/news/Pages/Geological-Survey-Ireland’s-Tellus-project-to-feature-on-RTÉ-One's-10-Things-to-Know-About-…-.aspxGeological Survey Ireland’s Tellus project to feature on RTÉ One's "10 Things to Know About …."27/11/2023 00:00:00
https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/events-and-news/news/Pages/UGEG-meeting-in-Namur,-Belgium.aspxUGEG meeting in Namur, Belgium21/11/2023 00:00:00

 

 

https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/Analysing-the-Geochemistry-of-Ireland's-Peatlands-using-Tellus-Geochemical-Data.aspxAnalysing the Geochemistry of Ireland's Peatlands using Tellus Geochemical Data11/07/2023 23:00:00
https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/Appropriate-Assessment-Screening-G10.aspxAppropriate Assessment for Soil Sampling for G10 Block13/06/2023 23:00:00