{ "culture": "en-IE", "name": "IE_GSI_Aggregate_Potential_Mapping_Final_Lithology_Scores_100K_IE26_ITM", "guid": "1189EB3E-2A36-4AFA-B42F-A136B3E01228", "catalogPath": "", "snippet": "\u201cAggregates\u201d is the term geologists use to describe rocks used for building and construction purposes. They are used in today\u2019s world for building our roads, schools, hospitals and houses. \n\nHard rocks can be crushed to make material for foundations and to fill in spaces. Naturally occurring sands and gravels are used for making concrete and concrete products such as building blocks.\n\nIt is very important that we know where these rocks occur so that they can be used for any new projects. The aggregate potential maps show where it might be possible to find suitable rocks for building purposes. \n\nThe map should be of interest to the building and road construction sectors, and planning authorities at local and regional level.", "description": "

\u201cAggregates\u201d<\/SPAN><\/SPAN> is the term geologists use to describe rocks used for building and construction purposes. Aggregate Potential Mapping aims to identify areas where aggregate is most likely to be found.<\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/P>

This map shows the <\/SPAN>final lithology scores <\/SPAN>used to create the crushed rock <\/SPAN>aggregate potential across Ireland.<\/SPAN> Final lithology refers to the combination of primary rock types<\/SPAN> <\/SPAN>and secondary and minor rock types and textures. <\/SPAN><\/P>

To produce this map, scores from 1 to 10 were given to each are<\/SPAN>a.<\/SPAN><\/P>

This map shows the scores sorted into five different ranges:<\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/P>