Reference System

MD_ReferenceSystem:
referenceSystemIdentifier:
RS_Identifier:
code:
http://www.opengis.net/def/crs/EPSG/0/32633
code:
WGS84 UTM3 (32633)

Identification

Data Identification:
citation:
Citation:
Title:
Geological Map of the Maltese Islands at 1:25,000 scale
Date:
CI_Date:
Date Type:
publication
date:
1993
Identifier:
RS_Identifier:
code:
https://continentalshelf.gov.mt/downloads/geological-map-gis-data/
Presentation Form:
mapDigital
Presentation Form:
imageDigital
Presentation Form:
mapHardcopy
Abstract:
This dataset consists of a geological map of the Maltese Islands mapped at 1:25,000 scale. It consists of the following layers: quaternary, tertiary, stratigraphical boundaries, bedding, faults and solution subsidence structures.
status:
completed
Point of Contact:
Responsible Party:
Individual Name:
Director General
Organisation Name:
Continental Shelf Department, Malta
Organisation Name:
https://continentalshelf.gov.mt/
Contact Info:
CI_Contact:
Address:
Address:
city:
Floriana
Postal Code:
FRN 1700
country:
Malta
country:
http://publications.europa.eu/resource/authority/country/MLT
role:
owner
Resource Maintenance:
MD_MaintenanceInformation:
maint. / update frequency:
asNeeded
Descriptive Keywords:
Keywords:
keyword:
Geology
keyword:
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/theme/ge
Thesaurus Name:
Citation:
Title:
GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0
Title:
http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/inspire_themes
Date:
CI_Date:
date:
2008-06-01
Date Type:
publication
Keywords:
keyword:
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/metadata-codelist/SpatialScope/national
keyword:
National
Thesaurus Name:
Citation:
Title:
Spatial scope
Title:
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/metadata-codelist/SpatialScope
Date:
CI_Date:
date:
2019-05-22
Date Type:
publication
Keywords:
keyword:
https://data.geoscience.earth/ncl/project/48
keyword:
EGDI
Thesaurus Name:
Citation:
Title:
European Geoscience Registry - Projects
Title:
https://data.geoscience.earth/ncl/project
Date:
CI_Date:
date:
2020-01-01
Date Type:
publication
Resource Constraints:
MD_LegalConstraints:
Access Constraints:
otherRestrictions
Other Constraints:
no limitations to public access
Other Constraints:
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/metadata-codelist/LimitationsOnPublicAccess/noLimitations
MD_LegalConstraints:
Use Constraints:
otherRestrictions
Other Constraints:
This data is available for free download. Proper acknowledgment should be given to the Continental Shelf Department. Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information, yet no warranty, expressed or implied, is made regarding accuracy, adequacy, completeness, reliability or usefulness of any information. This disclaimer applies to both isolated and aggregate uses of the information. The Continental Shelf Department is not responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions in the data provided and cannot be held liable for any consequences that such inaccuracies or omissions may give rise to.
Spatial Representation Type:
vector
Spatial Resolution:
Resolution:
Equivalent Scale:
Representative Fraction:
denominator:
25000
language:
eng
topicCategory:
geoscientificInformation
Extent:
Extent:
Geographic Element:
Geographic Bounding Box:
westBoundLongitude:
14.18
eastBoundLongitude:
14.58
southBoundLatitude:
35.806
northBoundLatitude:
36.09
Geographic Description:
Geographic Identifier:
RS_Identifier:
code:
http://publications.europa.eu/resource/authority/country/MLT
code:
Malta
Temporal Element:
TemporalExtent:
extent:
instant:
date:
1993

Distribution

Distribution:
Distribution Format:
Format:
Format Name:
ESRI Shapefile
Format Name:
http://www.iana.org/assignments/media-types/application/vnd.shp
Transfer Options:
Digital Transfer Options:
onLine:
CI_OnlineResource:
linkage:
https://continentalshelf.gov.mt/downloads/geological-map-gis-data/
protocol:
WWW:LINK
protocol:
https://services.cuzk.gov.cz/registry/codelist/OnlineResourceProtocolValue/WWW:LINK
name:
Website of the Continental Shelf Department
function:
download

Data Quality

Data Quality:
Scope:
DQ_Scope:
level:
dataset
Report:
Domain Consistency:
Result:
Conformance Result:
specification:
Citation:
Title:
COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 1089/2010 of 23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services
Title:
http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2010/1089
Date:
CI_Date:
Date Type:
publication
date:
2010-12-08
explanation:
See referenced specification
Lineage:
LI_Lineage:
statement:
Original geological survey of the islands carried out at 6 inches to 1 mile scale by K.C. Dunham, M.R. House and A.A. Wilson on behalf of the BP Exploration Company Ltd., in 1955. Published at 1:31,680 scale by the Ordnance Survey for BP in 1955. Resurvey of the Upper and Lower Coralline Limestone formations at 6 inches to 1 mile scale by Martyn H Pedley, 1971-1975. Resurveyed at 1:25,000 scale by Martyn H Pedley, School of Geography and Earth Resources, University of Hull, 1992. Revised at 1:25,000 scale by Godwin Debono and Saviour Xerri, Oil Exploration Directorate, Office of the Prime Minister, 1993. Published by the Oil Exploration Directorate, Office of the Prime Minister, Malta, in 1993.

Metadata

File Identifier:
69e0d3d6-2484-4a3a-bf35-02b80a010e58
language:
eng
Resource type:
dataset
Metadata Contact:
Responsible Party:
Individual Name:
Director General
Organisation Name:
Continental Shelf Department, Malta
Organisation Name:
https://continentalshelf.gov.mt/
Contact Info:
CI_Contact:
Address:
Address:
city:
Floriana
Postal Code:
FRB1700
country:
Malta
country:
http://publications.europa.eu/resource/authority/country/MLT
role:
pointOfContact
Date Stamp:
2026-04-29
Metadata Standard Name:
ISO 19115/INSPIRE_TG2/CZ4
Metadata Standard Version:
2003/cor.1/2006