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Groundwater
Clean and healthy water is probably one of the most important things for our survival. We are really fortunate here in Sweden that we can drink tap water, that we can cook with clean water, water our plants with clean … Continue reading
A look at Fågeltofta’s geology
Let’s continue a bit more along the geology trail! After all geology is fun and interesting and many more should get insight into the subject – that’s at least what I think :-)) Linking geology to real life is a … Continue reading
Posted in Alum Shale, Österlen, geology, Shales, Thoughts and Tales
Tagged Alum Shale, Österlen, Drill cores, Exploration permits, geological maps, Geological Sciences, Geological Survey of Sweden, geology, Geosciences, quaternary sediments, Scandinavian ice sheet, Scandivanadium, Skåne
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There is a lot of uranium in the Alum shale ….
In my last blog I wrote that not much has been published regarding the 28 deep drill cores made by SGU around Myrviken between 1977 and 1979. But I was not entirely correct. David Gee alerted me to a figure … Continue reading
Where is the vanadium in Jämtland?
In my last blog I wrote that the geology of Skåne and Jämtland is different because tectonic processes affected Jämtland much more than they did affect Skåne. This means that rocks in Jämtland are thrust and partly folded, whereas rocks … Continue reading
Posted in Alum Shale, Österlen, Jämtland, Thoughts and Tales
Tagged Alum Shale, Österlen, Geological Survey of Sweden, geology, Jämtland, Skåne, uranium, Vanadium
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A look at Scandivanadium’s work plan
A few days ago I looked into Scandivanadium’s most recent work plan for their exploration target Killeröd, where the company is planning to make 8-10 drill holes. In the work plan the company repeats the same old story; i.e. that … Continue reading
Metals versus organics
It may not be easy for a person who has no or little geological or geochemical knowledge to read geological literature or to interpret geological maps. Yet all of this, or most of this literature is available and can be … Continue reading
SGU in focus
The Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU) has made media headlines during the past days. This government “expert agency for issues relating to bedrock, soil and groundwater in Sweden” recently changed is director and with the change in directors, there always … Continue reading
More on SGU’s research funding
Following up on yesterday’s blog, I thought I should mention why I feel so strongly about SGU’s (Geological Survey of Sweden) small and decreasing research budget. First of all, SGU’s research money is directed at geoscience research being done in … Continue reading
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