Central Geological Survey Explained

Central Geological Survey
Native Name A:	中央地質調查所
Formed:	20 November 1978
Preceding1:	Provincial Geological Survey of Taiwan
Jurisdiction:	Taiwan
Headquarters:	Zhonghe, New Taipei
Parent Agency:	Ministry of Economic Affairs
Parent Agency Type:	ministry
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The Central Geological Survey (CGS;) is the government agency of the Ministry of Economic Affairs of the Taiwan (ROC) responsible for geological surveys and geoscience research.

History

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

Organizational structures

• 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

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

See also

• Ministry of Economic Affairs (Taiwan)
• Geology of Taiwan

Notes and References

1. Web site: Central Geological Survey, Moea . 2015-11-04 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150920224212/http://www.moeacgs.gov.tw/english2/about/about_introduction.jsp . 2015-09-20 .