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New hazard maps set to help safeguard UK offshore energy industry
12/09/2024
Essential geological model detailing seismic hazard published as the pursuit of new renewable energy infrastructure intensifies.
New £38 million project to reduce the impact of floods and droughts
02/09/2024
BGS will take a leading role in efforts to better predict the location and effects of extreme weather events.
Visit by Indonesian Embassy representatives to BGS
27/08/2024
Strengthening BGS/Indonesia scientific research partnerships to address the complex challenges Indonesia faces from natural hazards and maximising opportunities from mineral resources and geothermal energy.
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BGS Open Day 2024
Event on 08/06/2024
Join us on 8 June 2024 to explore volcanoes and earthquakes, soils and aquifers, the sea, the sky and everything in between!
2024 Mine Water Energy Symposium
Event from 24/04/2024 to 26/04/2024
Now in its fourth year, the 2024 Mine Water Energy Symposium will be held in person for the first time in April 2024, with online streaming functionality.
From the Earth’s core to outer space: understanding the magnetic field
Event on 26/03/2024
A special webinar focusing on our our geomagnetism research, including how we measure the magnetic field, everyday applications and mitigating the threats of space weather.
Geology beneath the waves: developing maps and models of the sea floor
Event on 23/11/2023
A special webinar focusing on our cutting-edge sea floor mapping research and an exciting new project exploring the deepest reaches of the world's oceans. A recording is now available.
BGS Virtual Strategy Launch – Understanding our Earth
Event on 23/05/2023
Join us online to learn more about our new BGS strategy 2023 to 2028 - Understanding our Earth
UK Geoenergy Observatories — open events in Glasgow
Event from 26/04/2023 to 27/04/2023
You are invited to visit the UK Geoenergy Observatory in Glasgow, to find out more about what the facility can offer you as a potential user.
GeoScour dataset launch event
Event on 08/09/2022
BGS Product Development invites you to the launch of our newly updated dataset, GeoScour.