Applications

The national database for geochronology is a compilation of published radiometric and fission track age data of old bedrock and minerals from Norway and the North-Atlantic magmatic provins - some data from Sweden and Finland is also included. The database includes the methods U-Pb, Pb-Pb, Sm-Nd, Lu-Hf, Re-Os for magmatic bedrock and FT, K-Ar og 40Ar-39Ar.  In Norwegian only

Topic: Bedrock geology

The main objective of this application is to organize and present the geological knowledge so that geology increasingly incorporated into planning processes, both locally and regionally. Geology is important both for economic development, planning of new residential areas, resource management, water supply, environmental impact assessment (EIA) and risk and vulnerability analyzes. The geological information presented in the application are structured by topic areas that are known in planning processes: Landscape, Resources and Safety. The application allows for looking into issues relating to such topics, with the possibility to go deeper into the data structure and content by clicking for more mapping functionality to bring up more detailed characteristics, to see product sheet and to download data. In Norwegian only

Topic: Bedrock geology, Stone construction material, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Geological diversity, Groundwater, Earth dynamics, Climate, Quaternary geology, Landscape development, Marine geology, Mineral resources, Geohazards, Urban geology

Geoscience Portal has information about regional geophysics (fixed wing, helicopter, compilations), petrophysics and gravity. It is possible to download datasets (Geosoft file formats) or export as georeferenced Geotiff images.

Topic: Geophysics

NGU is responsible for mapping and monitoring of groundwater resources, the National groundwater borehole database (GRANADA) and presentation of knowledge about groundwater in Norway. As the water authority for Water Resources Act §46 NGU shall collect well data and reports on groundwater investigations. The application was established in May 2004 and provides access to data on wells and springs for purposes such as water supply, energy, research, monitoring of groundwater quality, level and temperature, reports on groundwater investigations and groundwater potential. In Norwegian only.

Topic: Groundwater

NGU delivers marine geological maps covering a wide range of topics, including sediments (grain size and formation), sedimentation environments, bottom conditions, pollution, and landscape and landforms. The maps are also available at different scales to suit various users. In recent years, the MAREANO project covering the northern oceans has received much attention, but NGU also work in coastal areas and in other parts of the Norwegian waters.  In Norwegian only.

Topic: Marine geology

National database for ground investigations (NADAG) shows borehole (points) where ground surveys are carried out. NADAG includes geotechnical data (boreholes) and has a view service for this. The services NADAG offers are free. Where raw data or reports are linked to the survey point, this can be downloaded free of charge. The information associated with each data point varies and partly depends on the format of data are passed on. There have been no attempts to correct errors in the data sets. NADAG and contributors are not responsible for the individual's use of the data sets. Use of data must be referenced to data owner. 

Topic: Groundwater, Quaternary geology, Geohazards, Urban geology

This permafrost database offers information about ground temperatures from boreholes and mini loggers (MTDs) near the surface at the mainland of Norway. The database was established during the International Polar Year in 2007 as one of the main objectives of the research project Thermal State of Permafrost in Norway and Svalbard. The data is organized into study areas, giving overview information. A study area contains one or more measurement points, which in turn is (1) a borehole or (2) miniloggers measuring near-surface temperature outside boreholes. Temperature data in boreholes may be temperature series with time (monitoring) or temperature with depth (logs). Near-surface temperature data is temperature series with time only. The database may also hold photographs of study areas (overview) or measurement points (detail). In Norwegian only.

Topic: Climate

The national radon susceptibility map shows areas in Norway that might be more prone to radon (or: have greater radon risk) than others. In areas marked with high susceptibility, it is estimated that at least 20 % of the homes (houses/residences) have radon concentrations above the upper recommended limit of 200 Bq/m3 at ground floor level. The map is based on indoor measurements of radon and knowledge of geological conditions. In some areas in Norway radon has been measured in many houses, whereas in other areas there are few available measurements. The map was developed by statistically considering how the proportion of houses that exhibit high radon concentrations may relate to the local geology, and transferring this knowledge to other areas with similar geological conditions.  In Norwegian only.

Topic: Bedrock geology