(GI-CARTO)
Research Group on Geological, Geomorphological Cartography and 4D Geology of Mountain Ranges and Basins
Code: 134100
Scientific Vice Direction
Summary
The group, although it already existed as an Area, was created on 08/01/2021. It is made up of 21 members.
Its tasks are linked to the National Cartographic Plan, to comply with article 26b of the creation of the National CSIC Centers.
The group performs advanced geological research functions of systematic nature, providing an updated and homogeneous geological base of the national territory, in new geological data models. Its results, embodied in the National Geological Cartography, generate a large knowledge base that implies a transfer of research results. This has multiple applications in the design and application of environmental policies on the territory, investigations of mineral resources, hydrogeology and global change, geological hazards or geological modeling of the subsurface. Likewise, it favors and encourages the development of research activities in other CSIC centers, OPIS and Universities.
Its activities are articulated in conventions and agreements with public administrations, technological support contracts and competitive research projects.
Working areas
- Geological and geomorphological cartography.
- Development of the geological knowledge infrastructure of Spain
- Basic and applied research in geology and geomorphology.
- Standardized data models and geologic mapping vocabularies
- Transfer and dissemination of geological knowledge of the territory to the public and private sector.
- Publication and dissemination of geological cartography
Research and technical lines
- Geodynamic evolution (structural, sedimentary, metamorphic, igneous and their interrelationships) of Proterozoic and Phanerozoic orogenic systems of the Iberian Peninsula, Africa, Latin America and Antarctica.
- Petrology and geochemistry of igneous and metamorphic rocks.
- Sedimentology, sequence stratigraphy and basin analysis of Mesozoic and Cenozoic basins.
- Structural analysis of ductile and brittle deformation in alpine chains and distensive basins.
- Geomorphological studies and analysis of the dynamic evolution of the landscape. Geomorphological and active processes mapping.
- Development of geological data models for the harmonization and exploitation of digital geological maps and information
Competences and abilities
- Geological mapping
- Igneous and metamorphic petrology
- Stratigraphy and sedimentology
- Structural analysis and geodynamic reconstruction.
- Cartographic composition and edition
- Application of standards, normatives and normalized vocabularies to digital geological information.
- Generation of geological data models for the exploitation of digital geological information
- Metadata generation
Outreach activities
The group has a very active dynamic in divulgative activities:
- Publication of Geological Guides for National Parks
- Publication of dissemination maps of protected natural spaces, the new GeoNatur series.
- Participation in national and international meetings
- Participation in the CSIC Science weeks: 2012, 2022, 2023
- Organization of dissemination events: Geolaciana, Geolodía, geological walks and demonstrative itineraries.
- Lectures at research centers, museums, social venues and outreach activities at secondary schools.
- Radio interviews and collaborations with newspapers and magazines.
Training activities
- Direction of PhD Thesis
- Training in official programs and Master programs
- Direction of TFM and TFG in various universities: U. de Oviedo, U. Complutense de Madrid, U. de Salamanca, U. de León.
Involved projects
Available services
No hay prestaciones disponibles
Scientific production
(Articles whose authors are group members)
Staff
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Photo gallery
Members of the MISYAP Project. From left to right: Fernández Rodríguez, Francisco José; Pérez Valera, Fernando; Escuder Viruete, Javier; Longo, Francisco (contributor)
Mylonite within the Trujillanos extensional detachment
Banded meta-gabbros of the Mérida ophiolite
Azuaga Fault
Berlanga conglomerates
Vertical folds in the Conquista shear zone
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