Open AccessGeological Maps in the Kurdistan Region
Author(s) -
Varoujan K. Siakian
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
ukh journal of science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2520-7792
DOI - 10.25079/ukhjse.v2n1y2018.pp39-42
Subject(s) - geologic map , scale (ratio) , geological survey , geology , mineral resource classification , environmental resource management , mining engineering , geography , earth science , cartography , environmental planning , environmental science , geochemistry , paleontology
In all countries, an accurate geologic map is needed to understand the Earth’s resources. It is the vital source of information for various aspects of land-use planning, such as assessment of oil wealth, utilization of the decision-makers, and planners. In the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, unfortunately, detailed geological maps at a scale of 1:20,000 are not available, especially along the extreme northern and northeastern parts where minerals showing exist there. However, geological maps at a scale of 1:1,00,000 and 1:2,50,000 are available, but they cannot be utilized for the above-mentioned uses.