2009-2012 fence diagram of Great Britain's bedrock geology comprises 121 cross-sections with an aggregate length over 20,000 km. Compiled by 14 expert regional geologists from the British Geological Survey, it integrates subsurface data to depths between 1.5 and 6 km. The dataset provides a consistent 3D structural context for regional studies and education.
Use Cases
- Analyze subsurface bedrock structure using the 121 cross-sections for regional geological modeling.
- Validate or constrain new geological framework models against the snapped intersections of the fence diagram.
- Use the cross-section network as an educational resource for teaching 3D geological interpretation.
- Provide bedrock geology context for catchment-scale studies by referencing the integrated cross-section data.
Strengths
- 121 component cross-sections provide extensive spatial coverage.
- Aggregate cross-section length exceeds 20,000 km.
- Sections are snapped together at intersections to ensure total consistency.
- Based on existing BGS geological framework models and a vast wealth of published subsurface data.
Limitations
- Data is static, representing a 2009-2012 snapshot and may not reflect recent discoveries.
- Depth of cross-sections is limited to between 1.5 and 6 km, not covering deeper crustal structures.
- Primarily a visualization and interpretive product rather than raw measurement data.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS)
- Collection Method
- Compiled by 14 expert regional geologists using Geological Surveying and Investigation in 3D (GSI3D) software, integrating existing framework models, cross-sections, contour maps, and published literature.
- Time Range
- 2009-2012
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Great Britain