IE GSI Tellus Geochemistry Stream Sediment 'C' Data Ireland ITM Viewer

Stream sediment samples were taken from both the North-West and South-East of Ireland, and were tested for their chemical make-up. This allows us to map rock weathering patterns and learn about minerals born by the flowing water.

Knowing about the chemistry of stream sediments is important for many people and industries.

The chemistry of stream sediments can help people looking for minerals (materials taken from the ground used for things we need from mobile phones to the stones used to build roads and houses).

Sediments can tell us more about how rocks are changing over the years and helps improve our geological knowledge of both deep and shallow rocks.

Through study of stream sediments we can also find out about contamination from industries such as mining and manufacturing.