Data
The BGS is a data-rich organisation with over 400 datasets in its care, including:
- environmental monitoring data
- digital databases
- physical collections:
- borehole core
- rocks
- minerals
- fossils
- records
- archives
Our data is managed by the National Geoscience Data Centre.
Explore our data
Map viewers
Data published through map viewers allowing you to reveal more about the ground beneath your feet.
Information hub
Data collections, publications, scanned records and other data gathered by BGS and provided by external organisations.
Technologies
Applications, software and online services created by the BGS and our collaborators.
Digital geoscience
The BGS is a data-rich organisation. Our data science and data infrastructure are fundamental to our future research and underpin our strategic challenges.
Digital data licensing and resellers
If you are interested in an information product and the Open Government Licence is not applicable, we encourage the use and exploitation of our information products by providing a wide range of licences.
National Geoscience Data Centre
The National Geoscience Data Centre collects and preserves geoscientific data, making it available to a wide range of users and communities.
National Geological Repository
The National Geological Repository holds our collections of borehole cores, cuttings, samples, specimens, and related subsurface information from the UK landmass and continental shelf.
OpenGeoscience
OpenGeoscience is a free service where you can view maps, download data, scans, photos and other information.
Download our digital strategy and products portfolio
BGS Digital Strategy 2020-2025
BGS Data Products Portfolio
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BGS is a data-rich organisation with over 400 datasets in its care
Technologies
Applications, software and online services created by the BGS and our collaborators.
Map viewers
Data published through map viewers allowing you to reveal more about the ground beneath your feet.
Information hub
Data collections, publications, scanned records and other data gathered by BGS and provided by external organisations.