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Laboratories
Vice-President Director General Eikichi Tsukuda |
 Deputy Director General Yusaku Yano |
 Director, Research Planning Office Jun'ichi Itoh TEL:029-862-6034 E-mail:  |
Compilation and expansion of the use of geological information concerning the land and surroundings of Japan as fundamental information on the countryGeological information is fundamental information on the land of a country obtained through systematic geoscientific investigations. We are conducting geological surveys of the land of Japan and its surrounding waters and developing basic geoscientific maps of the land and waters in response to requests from society. In particular, we are developing geological data on urban and coastal areas to mitigate urban hazards and obtain data on unsurveyed areas. We use information from earth observation satellites. In addition, we are working to improve the survey and research techniques and technologies required for these purposes. |
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| The completion of the 1:200,000 geologic maps in all of Japan and the rearrangement of them to form a seamless geologic map |
Contribution to the protection and robust use of the geospheric environment by developing technologies to evaluate the resources and environment of the geosphereThe geosphere, a basic component of the Earth, nurtures natural resources and, as part of the Earth’s material circulation system, has a significant effect on the human environment. We are evaluating and characterizing the geosphere system and developing technologies for the development of natural resources that create a smaller environmental load, the preservation of the geospheric environment, and the use of the geosphere system. |
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| Gological survey of outcrop near heavy rare eath elements showings in Republic of South Africa | Analysis of rare earth elements in ore using by LA-ICP-MS |
| Exploration of rare metal resources |
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| Advanced risk assessment system for multi-component contaminants of soil and groundwater contamination | |
Minimizing of disaster risks by developing technologies to predict and evaluate future disasters such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptionsThe threats posed by geological hazards are very serious to the population of the Japanese Archipelago, a region of significant seismic and volcanic activity. In order to mitigate natural hazards, we are carrying out investigations into the history of seismic and volcanic activity based on survey and observation data, and developing technologies to characterize the mechanisms of such activity, predict future activity, and assess hazards. |
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| Seamless geoinformation of coastal zone Northern coastal zone of Noto peninsula |
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| Active fault database of Japan |
Provision and dissemination of geological information, and implementation of emergency geological surveys and research at the time of natural disastersIn order to disseminate understanding of the usefulness of geological information as fundamental information for society, we are working to reach out to the public and conduct geopark activities. We also undertake emergency surveys and studies of geological hazards, such as earthquakes and eruptions. We promptly provide geological information obtained by emergency surveys to the public by various means. |
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| QuakeMap: a wide-ranging map showing the detailed strong ground motion |
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| Integrated geological map database (GeoMapDB) |
Promotion of international research cooperation through initiatives mainly in AsiaWe are vigorously pursuing international collaborative geological research projects, primarily in the regions of Asia, Africa, and South America, using our accumulated knowledge and experience as well as a global network of geological survey organizations. We are conducting research projects on the development of geological data, the mitigation of geological hazards, resource exploration, and environmental protection through international organizations and research programs. |
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| MOUs on research cooperation in geological survey and mineral resource fields with Mongolia |
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| 1:5M International geological map of Asia by multilateral cooperation |
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