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Landslide aftermath. © Timo Volz, Unsplash
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Studying multi-hazards from space

25/07/2024

A new European Space Agency-funded project will study the effect earthquakes have on occurrences of other natural hazards in the long-term.

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Scottish river in low flow. © Paul Glendell
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Warnings for Scottish farmers and distillers as new data indicates climate change may double number of droughts

23/07/2024

The agricultural and distilling sectors could face significant challenges after research finds the number of droughts in Scotland may double in the next 25 years.

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BGS Open Day 2024

Event on 08/06/2024

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Nine people in two groups (four to the left; five to the right) standing on grey rocks with brown cliffs behind them.
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The heat beneath our feet: BGS field visit to Tuscan geothermal systems

05/07/2024

BGS visits the active and fossilised geothermal systems of southern Tuscany, Italy.

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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!

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2024 Mine Water Energy Symposium - 24 to 26 April 2024
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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.

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BGS Geomagnetism webinar
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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.

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Geology beneath the waves lecture
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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.

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BGS Strategy 2023 to 2028
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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

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UK Geoenergy Observatories at Cuningar Loop
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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.

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River bank reinforcement. © Copyright Roger Whittleston and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
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GeoScour dataset launch event

Event on 08/09/2022

BGS Product Development invites you to the launch of our newly updated dataset, GeoScour.

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