The BGS Property Subsidence Assessment dataset provides insurers and homeowners with tools to better understand shrink–swell and the risk it poses to homes and businesses.
We offers a variety of services and products for the general public, including reports, geological maps in digital and printed versions, books, posters and guides, and mobile applications, available online and in our on-site shops.
Shrink–swell, or expansive, soils are one of the most costly and widespread geological hazards globally, with costs estimated to run into several billion pounds annually.
Subsidence caused by shrinking and swelling of the ground can lead to financial loss. How can you mitigate against it?
GeoCoast is an integrated GIS package of datasets designed to inform and support coastal management and adaptation.
The UK Health Security Agency and BGS have published an updated radon potential map for Great Britain.
We work with partners worldwide to enhance understanding of hazards, vulnerability, exposure and risk to ensure our science is useful, usable and used.
Measuring, recording and analysing near-surface geological hazards including landslides, sinkholes and discontinuities.
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