Results and prospects of geological mapping of the Arctic shelf of Russia

The results of compiling the sets State Geological Map at a scale 1:1,000,000 for Arctic continental shelf Russia are analyzed. Results summed up, and main problems geological mapping outlined. geophysical studies Ocean great importance deciphering evolution. is widest in world, while spreading ocean basin one narrowest characterized by anomalous structural features. include identification sedimentary cover/folded basement boundary, interpretation geodynamic evolution adjacent ocean, determining rates sedimentation stratigraphic subdivision cover due to small number key boreholes. It promising further study problem areas with unclear features structure as well small-scale industrial development on shelf.