New Geological Map of Boso Hills Released: A Scientific Breakthrough in Chiba

The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) has recently published the
1:50,000 geological map of the Boso Hills, specifically the Otaki area, which has captured the attention of both the geoscience community and the local population. This detailed map reflects extensive geological surveys and incorporates the latest chronological information, providing a crucial resource not only for infrastructure development and natural gas exploration but also for geoscience education and tourism.

The Boso region showcases geological formations that were deposited on the ocean floor between approximately 15 million and several hundred thousand years ago. These formations, known as the