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150 years since the foundation of the Geological Survey of Italy

The Royal Decree n. 1421 of 15 June 1873, signed by King Vittorio Emanuele II, established the Geological Survey of Italy, which marks its 150th anniversary on 15 June.
The Decree, kept in the original in the ISPRA library , determined the rules for the preparation and publication of the Geological Map of Italy, entrusting them to the Geological Office set up in the Section of the Royal Mining Corps in Rome, dependent on the Ministry of 'Agriculture, Industry and Crafts and placed under the high scientific advice of the Geological Committee.

  • 150 years since the foundation of the Geological Survey of Italy
  • 2023-06-15T00:00:00+02:00
  • 2023-06-15T23:59:59+02:00
  • The Royal Decree n. 1421 of 15 June 1873, signed by King Vittorio Emanuele II, established the Geological Survey of Italy, which marks its 150th anniversary on 15 June. The Decree, kept in the original in the  ISPRA library  , determined the rules for the preparation and publication of the Geological Map of Italy, entrusting them to the Geological Office set up in the Section of the Royal Mining Corps in Rome, dependent on the Ministry of 'Agriculture, Industry and Crafts and placed under the high scientific advice of the Geological Committee.
  • When Jun 15, 2023 (Europe/Berlin / UTC200)
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To celebrate the anniversary, in the autumn ISPRA will organize a study day which will retrace this long period with a red thread, linking the past, present and future together.

History of the Geological survey of Italy