Marine ecosystem science and offshore infrastructure will be boosted by a new dataset showing sediment composition across the UK continental shelf. The post New seabed sediment maps reveal what lies beneath the waves appeared first on British Geological Survey.| British Geological Survey
Scientists have discovered cavities in the clay underneath Cardiff, which will influence the siting of future geothermal developments. The post New geological ‘pathways’ discovered beneath Welsh capital appeared first on British Geological Survey.| British Geological Survey
From tsunamis to sinkholes, the profiles provide a standardised, internationally agreed definition of hazards to support disaster risk management worldwide.| British Geological Survey
BGS is inviting interested parties to investigate how site-scale geological data can be used to optimise thermal storage scheme performance. The post Join our consortium – de-risking underground thermal energy storage appeared first on British Geological Survey.| British Geological Survey
Dr Goodenough will take up the position within the School of Geosciences with a focus on critical minerals and the energy transition. The post Dr Kathryn Goodenough appointed as honorary professor by the University of Aberdeen appeared first on British Geological Survey.| British Geological Survey
20 years of evidence from earthquake monitoring proves the Britpop legends are the most ‘ground shaking’ musical act to perform at Murrayfield Stadium| British Geological Survey
A new economic valuation report has brought into focus the scale of the National Geological Repository’s impact on the UK economy.| British Geological Survey
From sinkholes to radon: new maps highlight Britain's most geologically at-risk regions| British Geological Survey
20 years of evidence from earthquake monitoring proves the Britpop legends are the most ‘ground shaking’ musical act to perform at Murrayfield Stadium| British Geological Survey
20 years of evidence from earthquake monitoring proves the Britpop legends are the most ‘ground shaking’ musical act to perform at Murrayfield Stadium| British Geological Survey
For the first time scientists managed to take water and sediment samples from beneath the ocean on the New England Shelf with the intention of understanding this offshore aquifer system.| British Geological Survey
BGS is part of a groundbreaking science partnership aiming to improve critical minerals mining and supply chains.| British Geological Survey
The response to the 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia has emphasised how far scientific understanding of tsunamis has come over the last two decades, and the improved mitigation measures that are now in place| British Geological Survey
BGS is part of a groundbreaking science partnership aiming to improve critical minerals mining and supply chains.| British Geological Survey
BGS is part of a groundbreaking science partnership aiming to improve critical minerals mining and supply chains.| British Geological Survey
New Government-commissioned studies reveal that the UK may require as much as 40 per cent of the global lithium supply to meet anticipated demand by 2030.| British Geological Survey
Research has revealed the urgent need for improved water quality in Bengaluru and other Indian cities.| British Geological Survey
BGS is looking for an experienced leader to serve as Chair of its Board. This role is crucial in guiding BGS, ensuring strong governance and delivering public value.| British Geological Survey
Dr Goodenough has been awarded the Coke Medal by the Geological Society, which recognises those who have made a significant contribution to science.| British Geological Survey
We are looking for new members to join our NERC Facilities Steering Committees over the next 4 years.| British Geological Survey
Professor Jonathan Chambers has been appointed as the new BGS Chief Scientist for multi-hazards and resilience (MHR).| British Geological Survey
An online tool that shows which roads are most likely to cause river pollution is being expanded to assess pollution from agricultural areas.| British Geological Survey
The partnership will focus on research on multi-hazard preparedness within the country.| British Geological Survey
The new index provides a near-real time, global picture of geomagnetic variations helping to highlight the effects of space weather.| British Geological Survey
Boxing Day 2024 marks 20 years since the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. Prof David Tappin reflects on the disaster.| British Geological Survey
BGS are delighted to have been awarded Athena SWAN Silver status in recognition of our ongoing commitment to gender equality| British Geological Survey
BGS are delighted to have been awarded Athena SWAN Silver status in recognition of our ongoing commitment to gender equality| British Geological Survey
In June 2024, a UK/Kenya research team shared research findings from a collaborative, four-year field and experimental programme within Kenya.| British Geological Survey
BGS has completed a comprehensive scan of Mercia Mudstone rocks that could hold geological secrets of the UK’s past and provide a boost for net zero.| British Geological Survey
Dr Gavin Mudd, Director - Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre, discusses the findings and new methodology featured in the 2024 Criticality Assessment| British Geological Survey
The latest assessment, produced by the UK Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre, shows growing diversification brings an increasing vulnerability in terms of disruption to supply| British Geological Survey
BGS will conduct essential studies on hydrogen behaviour in the subsurface to predict, measure and monitor underground hydrogen storage.| British Geological Survey
BGS is combining its expertise with researchers from Queen’s University Belfast, the University of Dhaka and the International Agency for Research on Cancer to further develop a urine-based early detection test.| British Geological Survey
The £8.3 million underground observatory will enhance the UK’s knowledge on the clean energy required to decarbonise heating.| British Geological Survey
Focusing on quantum sensing, imaging and timing, the hub will be launched at the end of this year as part of an investment announced by the Science Secretary.| British Geological Survey
The initiative aims to increase knowledge exchange on subsurface issues between interested parties involved in subsurface policy and planning.| British Geological Survey
The appointments mark the latest step in the ongoing delivery of BGS’s essential geological expertise.| British Geological Survey
A new study has been awarded funding to explore the underground hydrogen storage potential in the East Midlands.| British Geological Survey
Gillian Martin MSP visits the UK Geoenergy Observatory in Glasgow to learn about geothermal energy and see the research at the facility.| British Geological Survey
A new European Space Agency-funded project will study the effect earthquakes have on occurrences of other natural hazards in the long-term.| British Geological Survey
The agricultural and distilling sectors could face significant challenges after research finds the number of droughts in Scotland may double in the next 25 years.| British Geological Survey
Offshore well and survey information held within BGS’s archive have been transferred to the North Sea Transition Authority’s National Data Repositor.| British Geological Survey
New geological map will help in the hunt for new renewable energy opportunities whilst protecting delicate marine ecosystems.| British Geological Survey
The ETL Helper software tool helps simplify the process of data transfer into and out of databases.| British Geological Survey
BGS has released significant updates to its online tool for validating geotechnical data held as AGS files.| British Geological Survey
BGS’s National Geoscience Data Centre has released more than 8,000 technical reports produced between 1950 to 2000 on its website.| British Geological Survey
BGS has released a new model that provides a unique tool for simulating groundwater resources at a national scale.| British Geological Survey
BGS has been awarded the NERC-Arctic grant for a collaboration project with the Iceland GeoSurvey.| British Geological Survey
BGS has completed its largest CT core scan project to-date, with around 400 metres of core imaged for the IODP Drowned Reefs project.| British Geological Survey
Professor Jonathan Chambers has been appointed as the new BGS Chief Scientist for multi-hazards and resilience (MHR).| British Geological Survey