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Company Database:
Geological Society of Japan (JGS)
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| Type |
Organization
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| Homepage |
http://www.geosociety.jp/ |
| Address |
Igeta Bldg., 2-8-15 Iwamoto-cho, Chiyoda-ku,
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| City |
Tokyo |
| Zip-code |
101-0032 |
| Country |
Japan |
| Phone |
+81-3-5823-1150 |
| Fax |
+81-3-5823-1156 |
| Email |
main@geosociety.jp |
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The Geological Society of Japan (JGS) was established in 1893 and has contributed to advancement of science through promoting studies and diffusion of information in the field of geosciences. Activities of the JGS include the organization of meetings and excursions, scientific and educational publications, and the presentation of prizes. JGS is a scientific organization of over 4600 members including researchers, teachers, and engineering technicians of geology.
The members belong to 7 branches (Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kinki, Shikoku, Nishinihon).
JGS has the following 13 specialized groups.
- Petrology
- Stratigraphy
- Quaternary geology
- Marine geology
- Information geology
- Structural geology
- Paleontology
- Environmental geology
- Sedimentary geology
- Present-day geological processes
- Engineering geology
- Volcanology
- Regional geology
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Journals of
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|  Geological Society of Japan (JGS) (1) |
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