The offshore GeoIndex shows the range of marine geoscience data held by the BGS within the National Geoscience Data Centre (NGDC).| British Geological Survey
Accessing maps and downloading data, scans, photos and other information via BGS's free OpenGeoscience service.| British Geological Survey
The BGS petrology collections are split between Keyworth and Edinburgh. Several of the collections have been routinely sliced and thin sections prepared.| British Geological Survey
The BGS palaeontology and biostratigraphy collections are split between Keyworth and Edinburgh. Most of the type, figured and cited material is stored centrally at Keyworth.| British Geological Survey
View the NGR onshore borehole and offshore hydrocarbon wells databases| British Geological Survey
BGS holds a collection of continuous borehole core, broken core and cuttings in Keyworth and a hydrogeological materials collection in Wallingford.| British Geological Survey
Engineering geologists have an essential role to play in meeting the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).| British Geological Survey
The role of geoscience in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals is the subject of a new book edited by staff at the British Geological Survey (BGS) and Geology for Global Development (GfGD), a charity which aims to promote the role of geology in sustainable development.| British Geological Survey
Water supplies in parts of the Philippines are frequently scarce and supplies are often shut down. Intermittent water supply in parts of the country presents serious consequences to health.| British Geological Survey
Why the United Nations 2023 Water Conference needs to know more about groundwater.| British Geological Survey
The main aim of our Partnerships for Development work is to support our partner countries in developing sustainable extractives sectors.| British Geological Survey
17 results for "soil"| British Geological Survey
9 results for "shrink-swell"| British Geological Survey
25 results for "resilience"| British Geological Survey
6 results for "agriculture"| British Geological Survey
A new study aims to determine lead isotope ratios in soil and rock across Great Britain which could inform future archaeological studies about human and animal origins.| British Geological Survey
Carbon sequestration is one method of reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, by capturing and storing it, contributing to climate change reduction.| British Geological Survey
BGS’s new tool highlights the development of wind energy installations over time, along with their magnet and rare earth content.| British Geological Survey
A new BGS science briefing note focuses on the potential of hydrogen storage to support the UK energy transition.| British Geological Survey
22 results for "uk geoenergy observatories"| British Geological Survey
50 results for "net zero"| British Geological Survey
The newest release of BGS BritPits provides information on an additional 6500 surface and underground mineral workings.| British Geological Survey
BGS is seeking user feedback on artificial ground data – how you use it, what information do you consider, and what we can do to improve our services.| British Geological Survey
Geology doesn’t stop at international borders, so BGS is working with neighbouring geological surveys and research institutes to solve common problems with the geology they share.| British Geological Survey
9 results for "tsunamis"| 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
BGS’s Stable Isotope Facility has new mass spectrometer equipment for analysing carbon and oxygen isotopes from carbonates and water. The post Gemini: a new stable isotope tool 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. The post BGS scientists work with United Nations to update hazard profiles 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
BGS geologist, Luis Albornoz-Parra, discusses the iconic Edinburgh monument, the building stones used in its construction and the result (so far) of its conservation efforts.| British Geological Survey
Megan Trusler gives an overview of her PhD project, which studies the role salt marshes play in the accumulation and transport of microplastics.| British Geological Survey
Tim Kearsey reports on his underground excursion around Rome.| British Geological Survey
Representatives from BGS took part in Evidence Week 2021 to talk to parliamentarians about unlocking the potential of geothermal energy in the UK.| British Geological Survey
Dr Abesser will be supporting BGS staff in the translation of their science outputs to inform policy and regulation as well as advising senior management on policy-related issues.| British Geological Survey
BGS was requested by the UK Government to address six questions related to recent scientific research on the hazard and risk from induced seismicity during hydraulic fracturing of shale rocks.| British Geological Survey
Work experience student Patrick visited BGS to learn more about being a professional rock lover.| British Geological Survey
12 results for "renewable energy"| British Geological Survey
3 results for "ngdc"| British Geological Survey
4 results for "data preservation"| British Geological Survey
5 results for "core store"| British Geological Survey
6 results for "core scanning facility"| 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
Guest Editor for 6 special issues: Quaternary Science Reviews (2004), Earth Science Reviews (2006), Journal of Quaternary Science (2008), Quaternary Science Reviews (2013), Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems (2014), Journal of Quaternary Science (2016), Quaternary Science Reviews (2018a), Quaternary Science Reviews (2018b).| British Geological Survey
A data sharing partnership has been agreed between BGS and Ossian, to advance its knowledge of the rock and soil conditions under the seabed.| British Geological Survey
BGS deliver the first marine geology and habitat maps for one of the World’s largest marine protected areas.| British Geological Survey
PhD student Archita Bhattacharyya is undertaking a project focused on exploring the ecosystem of microorganisms in groundwater of England.| British Geological Survey
From sinkholes to radon: new maps highlight the most geologically at-risk regions The post Is your region susceptible? Britain’s geohazard hotspots revealed 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
21 results for "science facilities"| British Geological Survey
7 results for "engineering and geotechnical capability"| 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
6 results for "caves and karst"| 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
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Statistical information about minerals and metals in Europe by country and commodity.| MineralsUK
50 results for "critical raw materials"| British Geological Survey
BGS 3D visualisation systems enable geoscientists to communicate with end users from diverse disciplines to better understand complex and varied datasets.| British Geological Survey
BGS geologists were involved in new study revealing the long-term effects of seabed mining tracks, 44 years after deep-sea trials in the Pacific Ocean.| British Geological Survey
BGS is part of a groundbreaking science partnership aiming to improve critical minerals mining and supply chains.| British Geological Survey
BGS’s geomagnetism portal, which holds data for over 570 observatories across the world, has received a significant update.| British Geological Survey
Digital scans of over 500 historical abandoned mine plans (non-coal) have been released by the National Geoscience Data Centre (NGDC)| British Geological Survey
Regions identified as ‘just right’ in terms of geological conditions to drive the country’s net zero energy ambitions.| British Geological Survey
BGS are seeking user feedback on our geological map digital datasets to improve data content and delivery.| British Geological Survey
BGS is collaborating with FloodTags to improve real-time monitoring of geological hazards and their impacts.| British Geological Survey
Geology doesn’t stop at international borders, so BGS is working with neighbouring geological surveys and research institutes to solve common problems with the geology they share.| British Geological Survey
35 results for "critical minerals"| British Geological Survey
13 results for "cmic"| British Geological Survey
38 results for "geothermal"| British Geological Survey
The geological secrets lying under the surface of Liverpool and Warrington have been unveiled for the first time on a new 3D interactive tool.| 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
European policy is clear in its ambition to deliver a sustainable urban future for Europe.| British Geological Survey
13 results for "seismology"| British Geological Survey
11 results for "europe"| British Geological Survey
15 results for "earthquakes"| British Geological Survey
9 results for "palaeontology"| British Geological Survey
New research shows that modern pesticides used in agriculture and veterinary medicines have been found for the first time in English rivers.| British Geological Survey
Researchers from BGS and partners in Zimbabwe report on the urban water supply challenge in the capital city, Harare.| British Geological Survey
NERC Envision PhD student Hamish Duncalf-Youngson recently visited Loktak Lake in Manipur, Northeast India| British Geological Survey
BGS scientists join latest IODP research project investigating freshened water under the ocean floor| British Geological Survey
5 results for "north america"| British Geological Survey
Conservation agriculture and electrical resistivity tomography could help combat the factors affecting food security in southern Africa.| British Geological Survey
You can search BGS datasets using GeoIndex; an online map–based index featuring a wide variety of geological information.| British Geological Survey
Find out more about BGS and the services we offer through our enquiries team.| British Geological Survey
The BGS is a data-rich organisation with over 400 datasets in its care.| British Geological Survey
BGS’s new tool highlights the development of wind energy installations over time, along with their magnet and rare earth content.| British Geological Survey
Our research includes core geological survey and monitoring work and other innovative projects addressing today’s geoscientific challenges driven by the changing needs of our stakeholders.| British Geological Survey
The National Geological Repository (NGR) holds BGS geological material collections relating to the subsurface of the UK and continental shelf, which are used extensively by industry, research, and academia.| British Geological Survey
The BGS GeoSure datasets identify areas of potential hazard and, therefore, potential natural ground movement, in Great Britain.| British Geological Survey
15 results for "sustainable development goals"| British Geological Survey
A BGS review pulls together key information on the impact of drought on temperate soils and the further research needed to fully understand it.| British Geological Survey
The BGS-led UK Geoenergy Observatories project is shining a light on the subsurface’s potential to provide geothermal energy.| British Geological Survey
The Glasgow Geoenergy Observatory provides scientists and researchers with unprecedented access to the subsurface and will fill in the knowledge gaps around geothermal energy.| British Geological Survey