Geological Survey of Norway
The Geological Survey of Norway, abbreviation: NGU, is a Norwegian government agency responsible for geologic mapping and research. The agency is located in Trondheim with an office in Tromsø, with about 200 employees. It is subordinate to the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries.
The entrance to NGU's headquarters in Trondheim, Norway
The NGU research vessel Seisma
Trondheim, historically Kaupangen, Nidaros and Trondhjem, is a city and municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. As of 2022, it had a population of 212,660. Trondheim is the third most populous municipality in Norway, and was the fourth largest urban area. Trondheim lies on the south shore of Trondheim Fjord at the mouth of the River Nidelva. Among the significant technology-oriented institutions headquartered in Trondheim are the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), the Foundation for Scientific and Industrial Research (SINTEF), the Geological Survey of Norway (NGU), and St. Olavs University Hospital.
Image: Nidelva utløp Trondheim
Image: Verftsbrua 01
Image: Trondheim Central Station 2009
Image: 2010 08 04 Trondheim Nidarosdom 2 panoramio Edgar El