Data

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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.

From 1 April 2024, BGS will apply a 5 per cent increase to its direct licence fees for all data products. This means that any direct licence issued or renewed on or after 1 April 2024 will reflect this increased price. Existing data licensees will not be affected until such time as their licence is next due for renewal, after 1 April 2024..

BGS has not increased its data product licence fees for many years: this 2024 increase takes into account inflationary and cost pressures faced by BGS, including increased staff costs, and follows a review of Office for National Statistics guidance with regard to inflation and price indices. Going forwards, BGS will undertake annual price reviews and will communicate any future licence fee changes (from 2025) as appropriate.

If you have any queries regarding this matter, please contact the IPR digital team (iprdigital@bgs.ac.uk).

Explore our data

BGS Geology 250k sample

Datasets

We have a wide range of licensed geoscience data. The datasets range from the geological data family (BGS Geology) to offshore data, ground stability datasets and 3D models.

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BGS Maps Portal

Map viewers

Data published through map viewers allowing you to reveal more about the ground beneath your feet.

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Information hub

Data collections, publications, scanned records and other data gathered by BGS and provided by external organisations.

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igeology3D

Technologies

Applications, software and online services created by the BGS and our collaborators.

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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.

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Aeromagnetic surveys

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.

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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.

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BGS core store

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.

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BGS iGeology app

OpenGeoscience

OpenGeoscience is a free service where you can view maps, download data, scans, photos and other information.

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BGS Data Products Portfolio

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