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Central Geological Survey

Coordinates: 24°58′57.4″N 121°30′30.8″E / 24.982611°N 121.508556°E / 24.982611; 121.508556
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Central Geological Survey
中央地質調查所
Agency overview
Formed20 November 1978
Preceding agency
  • Provincial Geological Survey of Taiwan
JurisdictionTaiwan
HeadquartersZhonghe, New Taipei
24°58′57.4″N 121°30′30.8″E / 24.982611°N 121.508556°E / 24.982611; 121.508556
Parent ministryMinistry of Economic Affairs
WebsiteOfficial website

The Central Geological Survey (CGS; traditional Chinese: 經濟部中央地質調查所; simplified Chinese: 经济部中央地质调查所; pinyin: Jīngjì Bù Zhōngyāng Dìzhí Diàochá Suǒ) is the government agency of the Ministry of Economic Affairs of the Taiwan (ROC) responsible for geological surveys and geoscience research.

History

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The CGS was founded on 20 November 1978 replacing the former Provincial Geological Survey of Taiwan.[1]

Organizational structures

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  • Planning Office
  • Regional Geology Division
  • Active Tectonics Division
  • Environmental and Engineering Geology Division
  • Geological Resource Division
  • Geological Information Division
  • Secretarial Office
  • Personnel Office
  • Accounting Office
  • Discipline Office

Transportation

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The CGS headquarter office is accessible within walking distance south of Nanshijiao Station of Taipei Metro.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Central Geological Survey, Moea". Archived from the original on 2015-09-20. Retrieved 2015-11-04.
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