Geological Map of the Eastern Volcanic Zone. Tungnaá area

The mapped area is characterized by hyaloclastite formations and postglacial lavas.

ÍSOR geological maps are now accessible at a web map. The maps are available in two scales, 1:600 000 for the whole of Iceland

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A new and improved version of the geological map of Southwest Iceland

This is the second edition of the map, which was first published in 2010. In this version the geology has been updated and improved to reflect the new research in recent years.

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Workshop on Interpreting electrical resistivity in terms of hydrothermal activity: Advances and challenges

Workshop will be held at ÍSOR, August 27, 2018 at 9.00-16.00. All are welcome but registration is needed.

ÍSOR consulting in Risk Sharing Mechanism for geothermal projects in Turkey

ÍSOR in a Joint Venture of AF-Consult Switzerland Limited, Verkís, AF-Mercados (Turkey) and Sub-consultant of BBA Legal, have been awarded the role of consultants (RSM Unit) to the Risk Sharing Mechanism (RSM) for Geothermal Resource Validation fund.

Kristján Sæmundsson geologist awarded for Geological Mapping

The Geological Society of America (GSA) has honoured Dr. Kristján Sæmundsson, Chief Geologist (retired) at Iceland GeoSurvey, for "pioneering geologic mapping and research that revolutionized understanding of Iceland and plate tectonics of the north Atlantic, and fostered geothermal developments of immense societal value."

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Presentation: The Faroe-Shetland margin — a potential analogue for the Jan Mayen Microcontinent

Atlas and digital GIS database of geoscientific data of the North Atlantic region

The development of the Jan Mayen Micro-Continent (JMMC) and its southern continuation into the northeastern Iceland Plateau: Implications for possible development of hydrocarbon systems. Sept. 30, 2014

Iceland Geothermal Conference, Reykjavik, March 5 - 8, 2013

Geothermal Energy Expo in Reno, Nevada September 30 - October 3 2012

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