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Geology / Litology :Classification of bedrock geology according to composition and structure of
bedrock. A variety of classification systems. EuroGeoSurveys coordinates
harmonisation processes General data used to understand regional environmental diversity, to study geo-chemical content and effects on natural environment and health, to estimate buffer capacities in soil, to locate groundwater aquifers in bedrock. |
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Soils : Categorisation of soils and subsoil according to depth, texture, structure and content of particles and organic material, stoniness, sometimes mean slope and anticipated water storage capacity. FAO nomenclature is widely used, with 350 soil classes, Existing dataset in small scale. CORINE soils, later developed by JRC to soil type database for Europe: A digital map, 1: 1 mill, European coverage.Large scale data common in agricultural land. Important in assessment and mangement of soil as a resource for agriculture and forestry, including also special effects such as erosion, salinisation, desertification. Aslo used in location of areas for gravel and peat extraction, groundwater resources, as a habitat. |
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Geomorphology : Example: coastal erosion and progradation Relevant in agriculture, forestry, in coastal management, and in actions to
combat desertification. Can be divided into |
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