We
carry out an integrated programme of mapping, testing, monitoring
and modelling to describe the physical properties of the UK landmass
and how it behaves in a changing climate. This is a cornerstone in
our work to help society cope with climate change and population
growth.
Crucial to our research is ongoing work to improve the ways in which we communicate this important information to government, industry and the general public.
Contact Dr Helen Reeves for more information.
Shallow
geohazards and risks Understanding the shallow geohazards that affect the UK and how best to reduce their risks to society. Landslides, National Landslide Database, flooding, ground shrinkage, caves and soluble rocks, National Karst Database, subsidence, new technologies for hazard reduction.
Geotechnical and geophysical
properties and processes Characterising UK rock and soil formations in terms of their lithological and engineering properties. National Geotechnical Properties Database, physical properties and behaviour of UK rocks and soils, research into floodplains for development, transport geotechnics and geophysics, petrophysics.
Geochemical baselines and medical geology National and regional geochemical maps of soil, stream sediment and stream water. Medical geology: studies on the relationship between geology and health.
Urban
geoscience 3D characterisation of the ground beneath towns and cities and its interaction with utilities, infrastructure and people. Applied research includes 3D geological modelling of the shallow subsurface including artificial ground, infiltration for sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and impacts of land use.
