Geological mapping from the ocean floor to outer space
James Head
Nature Geoscience, Published online: 01 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41561-026-01968-5 Geological maps are integral to understanding the Earth and other rocky planetary bodies. As technological advances enable the geological mapping of extreme terrestrial and planetary environments, we must strengthen collaboration, standardization and data accessibility to ensure that the knowledge gained is cohesive, shareable and interoperable.