The basic requirements for the compilation of Regional Geological Annals of China: tentative plan and expectation

Abstract：The Ministry of Land and Resources of China and China Geological Survey have decided to recompile Regional Geological Annals of China, which is indeed a wise decision of far-sightedness and also a strategic integrated research project with milestone significance. For the purpose of creating a brilliant achievement with macroscopic influence, the new Regional Geological Annals of China should attain the following aims: to achieve high-degree comprehension and integration of geological achievements; to raise geological research level considerably; to play a significant role in geological work and social and economic development; to enhance the summarization and understanding of geological regularity remarkably; to produce great impact on geological circles both in China and abroad. Aimed at creating a brilliant achievement with macroscopic influence, we must implement “eight combinations” on the basis of full collection of data available and truthful record of geological events. The “eight combinations: are as follows: the combination of geological, geophysical, geochemical and remote sensing data; the combination of surface geology and deep geology; the combination of continental geology and marine geology; the combination of annals, maps and database; the combination of scientific quality and artistry; the combination of multidisciplinary research and special subject studies; the combination of inheritance and bringing forth new ideas; the combination of annals compilation and experts training.