Geological encyclopedia of Nakhchivan will be published
Scientists of the Geology Institute of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) work on the "Geological encyclopedia of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic".
In this regard, the department heads - Doctors of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences Shikhali Babaev, Mukhtar Rahimov, Novruz Novruzov, Doctor of Geographical Sciences Vagif Mammadov, as well as a young scholar Fouad Rahimov and head of the Institute of Geography, Doctor of Geographical Sciences Hussein Khalilov carried out an expedition in Nakhchivan.
The experts examined all layers of rocks ranging from Paleozoic to Quaternary period, determined their position, and took photos of stratotypic cuts.
The work on preparation of this publication began in September, 2012 and materials on stratigraphy, lithology, magmatism, tectonics, geomorphology of common types, minerals, overhead and underwater resources were collected and analyzed before the expedition. Work on specification in these areas was conducted during the expedition.
The completion of investigation and the publication of the encyclopedia are expected by late 2013.
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