Element Distribution in Stream Sediments in West and South Greenland

The dataset comprises digital element distribution maps based on geochemical analyses of stream sediments collected in West and South Greenland. The maps were produced as part of the geochemical mapping programme underlying the Geochemical Atlas of West and South Greenland. The data represent analyses of various elements in defined grain-size fractions and provide a regional overview of geochemical variations.

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Date ( Publication )
2022-01-01
Identifier
dk.geus / grl_stream_sediment_elements_ws
Presentation form
Digital map
Purpose
The purpose of the dataset is to present regional geochemical patterns and variations in stream sediments to support geological mapping and mineral exploration.
Status
Completed
Point of contact
  Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - Diogo Rosa ( )
Maintenance and update frequency
As needed
Point of contact
  Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - GIS-support
Keywords ( Theme )
  • Dataset
  • Geochemistry
  • Stream Sediments
  • Geochemical Atlas
  • West Greenland
  • South Greenland
Forskningsemner Forskningsemner ( Theme )
Geografisk Geografisk ( Place )
Access constraints
Other restrictions
Use constraints
Other restrictions
Other constraints
CC BY 4.0
Other constraints
The dataset is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license (CC BY 4.0). When using the dataset, the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) and the Mineral Resources Authority (MMR), Naalakkersuisut – Government of Greenland, must be cited as data providers.
Spatial representation type
Grid
Denominator
500000
Metadata language
en
Character set
UTF8
Topic category
  • Geoscientific information
Begin date
1974-01-01
End date
1979-12-31
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Supplemental Information
The dataset represents interpolated element distribution maps and not individual point measurements. Interpretation should consider sampling density and analytical methods applied.
Reference system identifier
WGS 84 / UTM 24N (EPSG:32624)
Distribution format
  • WMS ( )

  • REST ( )

Distributor
  Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - GIS-support
OnLine resource
Interactive webmap ( WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link )

Interactive map displaying the dataset.

OnLine resource
Geochemical atlas of Greenland - West and South Greenland ( DOI )

Steenfelt, A. (2001). Geochemical atlas of Greenland - West and South Greenland. [2 versions: Printed maps included or 1 CD-Rom included]. GEUS. Danmarks og Grønlands Geologiske Undersøgelse Rapport Vol. 2001 No. 46 https://doi.org/10.22008/gpub/17839

OnLine resource
ElementMaps2001R46 ( ESRI:REST )

ArcGIS REST Service

OnLine resource
Al2O3 ( OGC:WMS-1.3.0-http-get-capabilities )

ArcGIS WMS Service

Hierarchy level
Dataset
Statement
Stream sediment samples were collected systematically in West and South Greenland and analysed for a range of elements. Samples were dried, sieved and analysed using laboratory methods applicable at the time. The digital maps were generated through interpolation of the analytical results and represent a regional generalisation of measured concentrations. Methodological details are described in the associated atlas publication.
File identifier
05ba12b3-f40b-4832-9765-16d8ebb745c2 XML
Metadata language
Danskda
Character set
UTF8
Hierarchy level
Dataset
Date stamp
2026-08-19T13:49:45.246438Z
Metadata standard name
ISO 19115:2003/19139
Metadata standard version
1.0
Point of contact
  The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - GIS-support ( )
 
 

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Keywords

Dataset Geochemical Atlas Geochemistry South Greenland Stream Sediments West Greenland
Forskningsemner
Economic geology Sedimentary rocks and processes

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