Quaternary thickness of Denmark

The dataset shows the thickness of Quaternary deposits in Denmark. The thickness has been calculated as the difference between surface elevation and the depth to the top of the pre-Quaternary deposits. The map provides a nationwide overview of variations in Quaternary thickness and is used in geological, hydrogeological and planning-related contexts.

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Date ( Publication )
2012-02-07
Identifier
dk.geus / INDSÆT UNIK IDENTIFIER HER.. (eg. earthquake_denmark)
Presentation form
Digital map
Purpose
The purpose of the dataset is to provide an overall overview of the distribution and variation in the thickness of Quaternary deposits in Denmark. The dataset supports analyses of subsurface geology and is used, for example, in groundwater mapping, resource assessments and geological modelling.
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 deposits
  • Quaternary thickness
  • Subsurface
  • Geology
  • Denmark
  • ArcGIS
  • QGIS
Forskningsemner Forskningsemner ( Theme )
Geografisk Geografisk ( Place )
Access constraints
Other restrictions
Use constraints
Other restrictions
Other constraints
CC BY 4.0
Spatial representation type
Grid
Denominator
500000
Metadata language
Da
Character set
UTF8
Topic category
  • Geoscientific information
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Supplemental Information
The map represents a derived geological interpretation showing regional variations in Quaternary thickness. Local variations may occur, and the dataset is not intended for detailed local analyses without the inclusion of supplementary data such as borehole information and local geological models.
Reference system identifier
ETRS 89 / UTM 32N (EPSG:25832)
Distribution format
  • WMS ( )

  • WMTS ( )

  • REST ( )

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

Download dataset from GEUS' Dataverse

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

Interactive map displaying the dataset.

OnLine resource
Geological map of Denmark, 1:500,000. Elevation of the pre-Quaternary surface ( DOI )

Binzer, K., Lykke-Andersen, H. & Stockmarr, J. (1994). The report describes the mapping of the elevation of the pre-Quaternary surface in Denmark, the Kattegat, the inner Danish waters and the area around Bornholm. The map and associated geological interpretations form an important basis for calculations of Quaternary thickness and related geological analyses.

OnLine resource
Kvartaerets_tykkelse ( ESRI:REST )

ArcGIS REST Service

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

ArcGIS WMS Service

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

ArcGIS WMTS Service

Hierarchy level
Dataset
Statement
The dataset was produced by combining a digital terrain model with information on the depth to the top of the pre-Quaternary deposits. The terrain model is based on the national elevation model from the National Survey and Cadastre (2008), while the depth to the pre-Quaternary surface is derived from geological interpretations, including borehole data and existing geological maps. The thickness of the Quaternary deposits has been calculated as the difference between these two surfaces. The dataset represents a generalized, nationwide interpretation reflecting the available data and methods at the time of compilation.
File identifier
ce08e4ee-ae21-4199-9f85-966053c7e3b3 XML
Metadata language
Danskda
Character set
UTF8
Hierarchy level
Dataset
Date stamp
2026-02-11T13:34:54.760436Z
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

ArcGIS Dataset Denmark Geology QGIS Quaternary deposits Quaternary thickness Subsurface
Forskningsemner
Quaternary geology Sedimentary rocks and processes

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