Scientific Topics
Our geoscientific research and knowledge is broken into the following key topics.
Astronomical Information
Our products include almanacs, software and web services providing precise astronomical data.
Disciplines and Techniques
Information regarding various disciplines and techniques including: geochemistry, geochronology, geophysics and marine surveying.
Earth Observation from Space
Geoscience Australia provides Earth observation services, expert advice, and information for decision makers.
Energy
Petroleum resources, coal resources, uranium and thorium resources, geothermal energy, renewable energy resources, basin geology, Acreage Release.
National Location Information
Location information about Australia's dimensions, landforms and national mapping.
Community Safety
Historically, bushfires, floods, earthquakes and cyclones have caused loss of life and significant damage to property and infrastructure.
Marine and Coastal
Information regarding Australia's coasts and estuaries, seabed mapping and Antarctica.
Minerals
Information regarding mineral and minerals exploration in Australia at national and regional scale, mining and land use, sustainable development of resources, and levels of exploration activity
Positioning and Navigation
Geoscience Australia is the national focal point for coordination of geodetic information and data, and maintains a national network of geomagnetic observatories which forms part of a global observatory network.
Water
Geoscience Australia provides information and advice towards the management of Australia's groundwater and surface water resources.