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Applications of Gis For Geology: Sorbi Genaleon R. Ildefonso
Applications of Gis For Geology: Sorbi Genaleon R. Ildefonso
FOR GEOLOGY
Sorbi Genaleon R. Ildefonso
Objectives
To define and describe GIS and its uses
To enumerate the applications of GIS for
Geology
To differentiate Geologic Mapping using
Traditional Methods with using GIS
To give examples of Geologic Maps made
using GIS
What is GIS?
Database + Maps = GIS
What is GIS?
GIS = Geographic Information Systems
“.. a computer system capable of assembling,
storing, manipulating, and displaying
geographically referenced information, i.e.,
data identified according to their locations”
–USGS (1997)
In simpler terms, GIS is a set of computer-
based systems for managing geographic data
to solve real-world spatial problems.
Common uses of GIS
Visualization
Location - “What is at..?” -
Condition - “Where is it...?” -
Trends and patterns -“What has changed since..?”
Ground water
Mining and Mineral exploration
Geologic Hazard Mapping and Simulation
Landslide
Floods
Volcanic Eruptions
Tsunami
Earthquakes
GIS Softwares for Geology
ModelGIS – USGS software for GW modelling
SiteGIS – analysing and presenting
environmental data for soil and groundwater
remedial investigations
Visual MODFLOW- is a commercial program
developed by Waterloo Hydrogeologic.
MarineGIS – GIS for Marine Geology
Fieldlog- for Structural Geology
GIS Geological maps
Iraq: Petroleum Geology
Canada: Online GIS Maps
Philippines
Manila Observatory
The Metro Manila Earthquake Impact
Reduction Study (MMEIRS)
– MMDA and DOST
Mines and Geosciences Bureau - DENR
National Institute of Geological Sciences – UP
(NIGS-UP) and Nababaha.com
MMEIRS
MGB-DENR
NIGS-UP
NIGS-UP
NIGS-UP
Thank you very much!
Please visit GeoManila.com
References
Champati Ray, P.K. 2002. GIS in Geoscience: The recent trends. Indian
Institute of Remote Sensing
Deuchler, C., et al. 2009. Combining Mars Data in Grass GIS for Geological
Mapping
Gong, Jingyao and Gerken, Larry. 2003. GIS in an Overview of Iraq
Petroleum Geology
Hare, T.M., et al. 2009. GIS-based Planetary Geologic Maps:
Recommendations for Improved Preparation, Review and Publication.
http://www.pdc.org/mmeirs/html/mmeirs-home.jsp
http://www.philgis.org
http://www.observatory.ph
http://www.philvolcs.dost.gov.ph
http://www.namria.gov.ph
http://www.nababaha.com
Lectures from Engr. Jessie Ablao