GSJ Outline
Outline of the Geological Survey of Japan
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The Geological Survey of Japan (GSJ) is the only national institute for
integrated earth science research in Japan. It was established in 1882
with the aims of making geological maps of the country and to undertake
research related to the exploration of mineral resources. GSJ has
contributed to the rapid progress in geophysical and geochemical
exploration methods for minerals since 1950's.
In response to changing
social needs, since the 1970's it has expanded scientific activities into
the additional fields of marine geology, geothermal research, local and
global environmental issues, and prediction and prevention of natural
hazards.
GSJ encourages international collaboration with many countries
and communities, and dissemination of geoscientific information to the
public.
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The GSJ is one of the fiftenn research institutes of
the Agency of Industrial Science and Technology (AIST),
which in turn is the scientific and technical arm of
the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI)
of the Government of Japan.
The organization of the GSJ is shown in
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The research departments are
organized either for specific research projects or by scientific
desciplines. Multidisciplinary scientific projects are organized by
tapping the pools of professionals from each department.
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[Outline of the Geological Survey of Japan, 1997 (c) GSJ,
modified by TM 1998-08-24/1994-08-29]
