Buried valleys in Denmark

The dataset represents a nationwide mapping of buried valleys in Denmark. The map depicts the occurrence, distribution and general geometry of mapped buried valleys in the Danish subsurface. Buried valleys are elongated depressions in the subsurface that are today fully or partly infilled with younger sediments. In Denmark, the majority of mapped buried valleys are interpreted to have formed during repeated glaciations in the Quaternary period. The valleys are typically 0.5–2 km wide and may reach depths of up to approximately 400 m. The dataset is based on interpretation of geophysical data, primarily TEM and SkyTEM surveys, supplemented by seismic data and borehole information. The mapping provides a national overview of buried valleys and forms a key basis for understanding the geological framework of the subsurface.

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Date ( Publication )
2016-11-01
Identifier
dk.geus / begravede_dale
Presentation form
Digital map
Purpose
The purpose of the dataset is to provide a comprehensive nationwide mapping of buried valleys as a basis for hydrogeological analyses, groundwater management, resource assessment and geological interpretation. The dataset is particularly used in the evaluation of groundwater reservoirs and the geological framework of the subsurface.
Status
Completed
Point of contact
  The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - GIS-support ( )
Maintenance and update frequency
As needed
Point of contact
  The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - GIS-support
Keywords ( Theme )
  • Dataset
  • Quaternary geology
  • Subsurface
  • Groundwater
Forskningsemner Forskningsemner ( Theme )
Geografisk Geografisk ( Place )
Access constraints
Other restrictions
Use constraints
Other restrictions
Other constraints
CC BY 4.0
Spatial representation type
Vector
Denominator
200000
Metadata language
Da
Character set
UTF8
Topic category
  • Geoscientific information
Begin date
2010-01-01
End date
2015-01-01
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Supplemental Information
The dataset is an interpretation-based national map product reflecting the data coverage and level of knowledge at the time of compilation. The mapping is not subject to continuous updates, and local variations in data density may result in differences in level of detail and interpretational confidence. The dataset should be used in conjunction with local geophysical data and borehole information where detailed hydrogeological assessments are required.
Reference system identifier
ETRS 89 / UTM 32N (EPSG:25832)
Distribution format
  • WMS ( )

  • REST ( )

  • WMTS ( 1.0 )

Distributor
  The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - GIS-support
OnLine resource
Download ( WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download )

Data can be downloaded from the official page 'Mapping of buried valleys in Denmark'

OnLine resource
Interactive webmap ( WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link )

Interactive map displaying the dataset.

OnLine resource
Mapping of buried valleys in Denmark – Update 2010–2015 ( WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link )

GEUS publication documenting the nationwide mapping and update of buried valleys in Denmark based on geophysical and geological data.

OnLine resource
Mapping of buried valleys in Denmark – Volume 1 ( WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link )

Technical report describing the data basis, methods and results of the mapping of buried valleys in Denmark.

OnLine resource
Begravede_dale ( ESRI:REST )

ArcGIS REST Service

OnLine resource
Centerlinje_svagt_dokumenteret_45788 ( OGC:WMS-1.3.0-http-get-capabilities )

ArcGIS WMS Service

OnLine resource
Denmark_Begravede_dale ( OGC:WMTS-1.0.0-http-get-capabilities )

ArcGIS WMTS Service

Hierarchy level
Dataset
Statement
The dataset was compiled by the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) and is based on systematic interpretation of geophysical data collected through national and regional mapping programmes. The mapping was updated and compiled during the period 2010–2015 and is based on TEM and SkyTEM surveys, borehole data from the Jupiter database, and existing geological maps and investigations. The results are documented in the report series Mapping of buried valleys in Denmark, and the present dataset represents the consolidated nationwide interpretation.
File identifier
4aaf72e6-b4eb-4c4f-a472-d8639f60710f XML
Metadata language
Danskda
Character set
UTF8
Hierarchy level
Dataset
Date stamp
2026-04-10T11:53:01.292098Z
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 Groundwater Quaternary geology Subsurface
Forskningsemner
Quaternary geology

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