Central Geological Survey

The Central Geological Survey (CGS; traditional Chinese: 經濟部中央地質調查所; simplified Chinese: 经济部中央地质调查所; pinyin: Jīngjì Bù Zhōngyāng Dìzhí Diàochá Suǒ) is the government agency of the Ministry of Economic Affairs of the Taiwan (ROC) responsible for geological surveys and geoscience research.

Central Geological Survey
中央地質調查所
Agency overview
Formed20 November 1978
Preceding agency
  • Provincial Geological Survey of Taiwan
JurisdictionTaiwan
HeadquartersZhonghe, New Taipei
24°58′57.4″N 121°30′30.8″E / 24.982611°N 121.508556°E / 24.982611; 121.508556
Parent ministryMinistry of Economic Affairs
WebsiteOfficial website

History

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The CGS was founded on 20 November 1978 replacing the former Provincial Geological Survey of Taiwan.[1]

Organizational structures

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  • Planning Office
  • Regional Geology Division
  • Active Tectonics Division
  • Environmental and Engineering Geology Division
  • Geological Resource Division
  • Geological Information Division
  • Secretarial Office
  • Personnel Office
  • Accounting Office
  • Discipline Office

Transportation

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The CGS headquarter office is accessible within walking distance south of Nanshijiao Station of Taipei Metro.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Central Geological Survey, Moea". Archived from the original on 2015-09-20. Retrieved 2015-11-04.
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