Digital Geological Teaching Pack for Twelve UK Regions

GeoScholar is a free teaching pack of geological data for UK higher education. It includes digital geological maps from the British Geological Survey, aerial photos, a digital terrain model, borehole data, and geological map sheets. The package covers 12 distinct geographical regions, such as Assynt, Coniston, and South West Wales.

Use Cases

• Analyze digital geological map sheets and borehole logs to teach subsurface stratigraphy across 12 UK regions.
• Use aerial photos and the NEXTmap digital terrain model for geomorphological studies and landscape interpretation.
• Correlate borehole data with corresponding logs to demonstrate principles of geological logging and data integration.

Strengths

• Data compiled from authoritative sources including the British Geological Survey (BGS) and Infoterra.
• Covers 12 distinct geographical regions, providing varied case studies for teaching.
• Includes multiple complementary data types: maps, photos, terrain models, and borehole records.

Limitations

• Specific data volumes (row counts, file sizes) and column structures are not documented.
• Designed primarily for teaching, which may limit its depth or completeness for advanced research applications.
• Geographic coverage is limited to the 12 specified UK regions.

Provenance

Source

British Geological Survey (BGS), Infoterra, Intermap Technologies.

Collection Method

Compiled from existing digital geological map data, aerial photography, and terrain models.

Time Range

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Geography

Twelve UK regions, including Assynt, Coniston, and South West Wales.