Geological & geomorfological mapping, 4D geology of orogens and basins (GI-CARTO)

The group integrates advanced research activities in specific geological issues, but also assumes the responsibility of maintain and develop the geological map infrastructure of Spain and to make it evolve as the geological knowledge and GIS and database technologies improved. The results of this systematic and continuous survey, embodied in the Plan Cartográfico Nacional, have multiple uses in the design and application of environmental policies on the territory, in the search for mineral resources for the new green technologies, in hydrogeological and global change research, in geological hazards evaluation or in the interpretation and geological modelling of the subsoil for its use as storage of green hydrogen or CO2. Likewise, it favors and encourages the development of research activities in other centers of the CSIC, OPIS and Universities. Its activities are articulated in agreements with public administrations, technological support contracts and competitive research projects