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THE support given by a modern State to geological studies usually takes the form of a Geological Survey, the functions of which are, broadly speaking, twofold: namely, to prepare and publish geological maps and generally to promote the study of geology, and to collect and record geological information of economic importance relative to mineral resources and water supply. The balance between the two aspects must be delicately held, and depends to a large extent on circumstances ; thus in time of war, economic work will hold first place.
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GEOLOGISTS IN WAR-TIME. Nature 149, 282–283 (1942). https://doi.org/10.1038/149282a0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/149282a0