Phosphorites (Area)
The Geological Survey Ireland (GSI), as partner and Work Package 7 (Minerals) leader of EMODnet Geology Phase III, are compiling information on phosphorite deposits. EMODnet partners are submitting the spatial extent of mapped deposits and established information; here you can view data collated thus far. Phosphorite deposits are found in sedimentary rocks, sufficiently rich in phosphate minerals. Phospherites are authigenic mineral deposits, formed in situ on the sea floor; they generally occur in deeper waters than placer deposits and are primarily used in the phosphate fertiliser industry.
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EMODnet Geology
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Data from work package 7. Marine minerals.
- marine_minerals.zip
gsi:PhosphoritesArea
- Web Map Service for Phosphorites (Area)
gsi:PhosphoritesArea
- Web Feature Service for Phosphorites (Area)
https://emodnet.ec.europa.eu/geology/PhosphoritesArea
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Provide geographic locational information on the distribution of marine phosphorites across Europe.
Geological Survey Ireland (GSI)
Charise McKeon
Block 1, Booterstown Hall, Booterstown Avenue,
Booterstown,
A94 N2R6,
Ireland
tel: +353 (0)1 678 2898
email:
[email protected]
Role: point of contact
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Marine phosphorites location data delivered by EMODnet Geology partners to Geological Survey Ireland (GSI) and data processed to meet EMODnet Geology WP7 data schema requirements.
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Geological Survey Ireland (GSI)
Charise McKeon
Block 1, Booterstown Hall, Booterstown Avenue,
Booterstown,
A94 N2R6,
Ireland
tel: +353 (0)1 678 2898
email:
[email protected]
Role: point of contact
2025-03-20