Geological Survey of Finland

The Geological Survey of Finland (Finnish: Geologian tutkimuskeskus abbreviated GTK, Swedish: Geologiska forskningscentralen) is the geological survey of Finland. The organization was founded in 1885 when Emperor Alexander III decreed that the Geological Survey of Finland (Suomen geologinen tutkimus) be established.[1] The survey produces impartial and objective research data and services in support of decision-making in industry, academia, and wider society. provides solutions to accelerate the transition to sustainable and carbon-neutral world. GTK employs more than 400 experts specialising in the mineral economy, circular economy, solutions related to energy, water and the environment, as well as digital solutions. GTK is a research institution governed by the Finnish Ministry of Employment and the Economy, operating in Finland and globally.

Geological Survey of Finland
Geologian tutkimuskeskus
Geologiska forskningscentralen
Former offices of the GTK in Espoo
AbbreviationGTK
Formation1885
Legal statusGovernment organization
PurposeGeological survey
HeadquartersEspoo
Region served
Finland
Parent organization
Ministry of Employment and the Economy
Websiteen.gtk.fi
A drill core archive in Loppi.

Publications
Main article: Bulletin of the Geological Society of Finland

The Geological Survey of Finland publishes the Geological Survey of Finland, Bulletin since 1895. Before 1971 this publication was named Bulletin de la Commission géologique de Finlande.[2] From 1929 to 1968 the Bulletin de la Commission géologique de Finlande appeared in a double edition together with the publication Comptes Rendus de la Société Géologique de Finlande of The Geological Society of Finland.[3] The survey publishes also "special papers" and "reports of investigation".[2]

Directors
  • Kimmo Tiilikainen 2021-[4]
  • Mika Nykänen, 2014-2021[5]
  • Elias Ekdahl, 2004-2014[6]
  • Raimo Matikainen 1997-2003[7]
  • Veikko Lappalainen 1992-1997[7]
  • Kalevi Kauranne 1980-1991[7]
  • Herman Stigzelius 1970–1980[7]
  • Vladi Marmo 1960–1969[7]
  • Aarne Laitakari 1935–1960[7]
  • Jakob Johannes Sederholm, 1893-1933[1]
  • K. A. Moberg 1886-1893[7]

Regional offices

The agency is divided into 4 regional offices based in the cities listed below:[8]

References
  1. "125 years' history". Geological Survey of Finland. 4 April 2011. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  2. "GTK publication series". Geological Survey of Finland. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
  3. "Bulletin of the Geological Society of Finland". The Geological Society of Finland. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  4. "Kimmo Tiilikainen appointed Director General of Geological Survey of Finland". GTK. 2021-04-22. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  5. "Mika Nykänen appointed GTK's Director General". Geological Survey of Finland. 3 November 2014. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  6. "Board of Directors". Geological Survey of Finland. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  7. Lehtinen, Martti; Nurmi, Pekka A. (2005). Precambrian Geology of Finland. p. 685. ISBN 9780080457598.
  8. "Official Contacts". Geological Survey of Finland. Retrieved 20 November 2014.


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