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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.
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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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Below the bonnie banks: mapping Loch Lomond’s underwater landslides

07/03/2023

Using high-resolution, multibeam bathymetry and shallow seismic imaging, BGS’s marine geoscience and landslides teams are mapping historic landslides under the waters of Loch Lomond.

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Melinda Lewis awarded prestigious Whitaker Medal for outstanding contribution to hydrogeology

01/03/2023

Melinda Lewis, BGS Honorary Research Associate, has been awarded the Geological Society Whitaker Medal, recognising outstanding long-term contributions to hydrogeology.

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Cattle grazing in green grass with a saltwater creek running between the animals.
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When did the cows come home?

23/02/2023

PhD student David Osborne is exploring Bronze Age animal husbandry using isotopes and X-rays.

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BGS Keyworth Geological Walk
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BGS welcomes two new board appointments for 2023

22/02/2023

Prof Carol Frost, professor emerita of the faculty of geology and geophysics at the University of Wyoming, and Dr Jenny Pyper, former CEO of the Utility Regulator for Northern Ireland and interim head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service, will take up their positions on the BGS Board from 1 March 2023.

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A large crack runs across a white wall to the corner of a window.
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Six BGS datasets for assessing shrink–swell subsidence hazards

17/02/2023

Shrink–swell subsidence is one of the most significant geological hazards affecting the UK. BGS has six datasets to help assess the problem.

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A map of the southern Turkey/northern Syria area showing fault lines in blue and the epicentres of the two major earthquakes of 6 February 2023 as red circles and many aftershocks as yellow circles.
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The Kahraman Maraş earthquake sequence, Turkey/Syria, 2023

14/02/2023

Two large earthquakes occurred within hours of each other on 6 February 2023.

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A diagram of houses and the associated shrink-swell risks.
BGS blogs
Property subsidence assessment: helping to mitigate shrink–swell hazard risk

25/01/2023

The BGS Property Subsidence Assessment dataset provides insurers and homeowners with tools to better understand shrink–swell and the risk it poses to homes and businesses.

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Depth map of Tonga caldera. Source: Shane Cronin / Uni of Auckland / Tonga Geological Services
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One year on: reflections on the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcanic eruption

18/01/2023

The eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai Volcano in January 2022 has highlighted a global unpreparedness for the impacts from large-scale global events.

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