Geological Survey of Finland
 Offices of the GTK | |
| Abbreviation | GTK |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1885 |
| Legal status | Government organization |
| Purpose | Geological survey |
| Headquarters | Espoo |
Region served |  Finland |
Parent organization | Ministry of Employment and the Economy |
| Website | en.gtk.fi |
The Geological Survey of Finland (Finnish: Geologian tutkimuskeskus abbreviated GTK, Swedish: Geologiska forskningscentralen) is the geological survey of Finland. The organization was founded in 1885 when Emperor Alexander III decreed that the Geological Survey of Finland (Suomen geologinen tutkimus) be established.[1] The survey provides geologic maps of Finland and also acts as a research center.
Publications[edit]
The Geological Survey of Finland publishes the Geological Survey of Finland, Bulletin since 1895. Before 1971 this publication was named Bulletin de la Commission géologique de Finlande.[2] From 1929 to 1968 the Bulletin de la Commission géologique de Finlande appeared in a double edition together with the publication Comptes Rendus de la Société Géologique de Finlande of The Geological Society of Finland.[3] The survey publishes also "special papers" and "reports of investigation".[2]
Directors[edit]
- Mika Nykänen, 2014-[4]
- Elias Ekdahl, 2004-2014[5]
- Raimo Matikainen 1997-2003[6]
- Veikko Lappalainen 1992-1997[6]
- Kalevi Kauranne 1980-1991[6]
- Herman Stigzelius 1970–1980[6]
- Vladi Marmo 1960–1969[6]
- Aarne Laitakari 1935–1960[6]
- Jakob Johannes Sederholm, 1893-1933[1]
- K. A. Moberg 1886-1893[6]
Regional offices[edit]
The agency is divided into 4 regional offices based in the cities listed below:[7]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "125 years' history". Geological Survey of Finland. 4 April 2011. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ^ a b "GTK publication series". Geological Survey of Finland. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
- ^ "Bulletin of the Geological Society of Finland". The Geological Society of Finland. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
- ^ "Mika Nykänen appointed GTK's Director General". Geological Survey of Finland. 3 November 2014. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ^ "Board of Directors". Geological Survey of Finland. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g Lehtinen, Martti; Nurmi, Pekka A. (2005). Precambrian Geology of Finland. p. 685. ISBN 9780080457598.
- ^ "Official Contacts". Geological Survey of Finland. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
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Coordinates: 60°10′49″N 24°49′48″E / 60.1802°N 24.8301°E
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