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Geological Survey of Great Britain

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The Geological Survey of Great Britain was a pioneering scientific organization founded by Sir Henry Thomas De La Beche in 1835. Its primary mission was to conduct the first methodical geological survey of an entire country. This systematic examination aimed to understand the character, distribution, and origin of rock formations and mineral resources within Great Britain. De La Beche's initiative was driven by an interest in improving the scientific development of the nation's mineral industries. The survey's work laid the foundation for comprehensive geological mapping and resource assessment.12

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