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Arctic meltdown

A Forward Look to a Roadmap for Solid Earth Science in Europe

Historical maps of the Geological Survey of Great Britain and Ireland

Sinkholes (or dolines)

World Mineral Statistics Data Download

Arctic meltdown

Visit the BGS Ice in the Greenhouse exhibition at the
Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition from 2–7 July.

A Forward Look to a Roadmap for Solid Earth Science in Europe

To be competitive on the world stage, Europe needs a coordinated, comprehensive Earth Science research strategy.

A consultation for 2013–33 (and beyond) is on-going, closing date 31 May 2013. Everyone is invited to participate. It's our Earth.

Historical maps of the Geological Survey of Great Britain and Ireland

Scans of all BGS one-inch hand-coloured maps issued between 1835 and 1905 have now been released on OpenGeoscience for viewing. They include the very first maps compiled by the founder of the Survey, Sir Henry De la Beche, and cover all maps issued before colour printing was introduced.

Sinkholes (or dolines)

Recent sinkhole collapses in the United States have attracted much media attention.

Dr Andy Farrant and Dr Anthony Cooper discuss sinkholes in the UK and examine how they are formed.

World Mineral Statistics Data Download

MineralsUK World Mineral Statistics data from 1992 to 2011 are now available to download direct to Microsoft Excel format.

Mobile apps

Various mobile friendly versions of apps on the BGS website

BGS Geological Walk map

A walk through geological time at BGS Keyworth, now available to browse online

iGeology

Smartphone App for geological map of Britain | learn about the rocks beneath your feet. iPhone App | Android App ... and iGeology3D!

mySoil

Smartphone App for soil properties map of Britain | learn about the soil beneath your feet. iPhone App

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Our research

Geological survey and monitoring work. Read a selection of Current activities.

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OpenGeoscience

What's under your street?
A free service where you can view maps and download photographs.

Citizen science

Smartphone App for improving BGS datasets | GeoExposures, earthquakes, flooding, landslides. Android App or iPhone App and record to britishgeologicalsurvey.crowdmap.com

Discovering geology

Information and resources for learners.

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BGS in the News

Collect your Open Day Photo Booth photos, 08/06/13

Interactive map of the BGS Keyworth Geological Walk, 06/06/13

BGS wins Best Conference Presentation at Esri UK Conference 2013, 05/06/13

Come walk with dinosaurs at the BGS | Open Day Sat 8 June, 05/06/13

Petrological thin section images, 03/06/13

Diary

Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition | 1 - 7 July | London, 31/01/13

QRA Postgraduate Symposium | 28-30 Aug | Southampton, 02/05/13