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Kieran Parker, Geohazards Geologist at GSNI / BGS, Levent Gorgu, Research Scientist from the School of Computer Science at University College Dublin and Rui Gomes, the AGEO Project Coordinator based at the University of Lisbon. BGS © UKRI
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GSNI project wins multiple awards at RegioStars event

17/10/2025

The AGEO project enjoyed a double success at the RegioStars awards, hosted at the European Commission in Brussels

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Gower Peninsula, South Wales (P663757). BGS © UKRI
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Extended seabed geology map of the Bristol Channel published

07/10/2025

BGS has released significantly extended high-resolution maps that will support offshore green-energy initiatives in the area.

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Fieldwork setting up the Abergavenny geomagnetic repeat station BGS © UKRI.
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NERC Tech Forum 2025

Event on 03/06/2025

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Fuego volcano with frequent activity that we could observe. This long exposure image shows how material is deposited on the high flanks of the volcano. BGS © UKRI.
BGS blogs

Fieldwork on Volcán de Fuego

13/10/2025

Understanding how one of the world’s most active volcanoes builds up material, and how they collapse to feed hot flows

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Left to right: Andrew Finlayson (BGS); Sigurður Ingi Friðleifsson (Orkustofnun); Steinunn Hauksdóttir (ÍSOR); Ögmundur Erlendsson (ÍSOR); Anett Blischke (ÍSOR); Árni Magnússon (ÍSOR); Dr Bryony Mathew (British Ambassador to Iceland); Duncan Stevens (BGS); Molly Lewis (Second Secretary, British Embassy); Nicola Dakin (BGS), and Dayton Dove (BGS). BGS © UKRI.
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BGS collaborates with Icelandic colleagues to assess windfarm suitability 

03/10/2024

Iceland’s offshore geology, geomorphology and climate present all the elements required for renewable energy resources.

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Small cores of soil were collected across 25 different cities from open areas such as parks and gardens. BGS © UKRI.
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Forty years and counting: new topsoil data provides most extensive snapshot of environmental pollution effects

01/10/2024

Scientists have uncovered clear signs of the impact environmental pollution is having across the country’s soil.

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Groundwater flooding of roads in Berkshire. BGS © UKRI
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BGS Groundwater Flooding Susceptibility: helping mitigate one of the UK’s most costly hazards

25/09/2024

Groundwater flooding accounts for an estimated £530 million in damages per year; geoscientific data can help to minimise its impact.

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BGS joins new initiative supporting technical career paths

23/09/2024

A new action group has been formed to drive positive change for technical careers in the higher education and research sectors.

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The National Geological Repository. L to R: David Boon, James Naish, Karen Hanghøj, Garry Baker and Corinna Abesser. BGS © UKRI.
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Local MP checks in on development of new geothermal ‘living laboratory’ in Nottinghamshire

19/09/2024

BGS has reached the halfway mark on its ambitious ground-source heat pump project at its headquarters in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire.

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The Atlantic coastline from our hotel in The Gambia. BGS © UKRI.
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Mining sand sustainably in The Gambia

17/09/2024

BGS geologists Tom Bide and Clive Mitchell travelled to The Gambia as part of our ongoing work aiming to reduce the impact of sand mining.

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Sample of the new offshore seismic hazard map: peak ground acceleration (PGA) on rock for a 2475-year return period. BGS © UKRI. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2024.
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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.

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A flooded field
BGS news
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.

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