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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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A white man in a blue jacket standing in front of a grassy plain with snowy mountains in the background. He is smiling broadly and has his arms folded.
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A PhD in Peru: a country of contrasts

23/09/2022

PhD student Tom Gribbin explains his work on water security in the Peruvian ‘water towers’.

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Recent scientific advances in the understanding of induced seismicity from hydraulic fracturing of shales
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Scientific report published

22/09/2022

BGS was requested by the UK Government to address six questions related to recent scientific research on the hazard and risk from induced seismicity during hydraulic fracturing of shale rocks.

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SEM images showing the sphere surfaces skimmed off by the LA-ICP-MS
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Adventures in elemental mapping – part 1: analysis of minerals

21/09/2022

The BGS Inorganic Chemistry team discuss their new laser micro-sampling and analysis system and what it means for the future of our research — and possibly yours…

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: 1926 to 2022

09/09/2022

BGS Director, Dr Karen Hanghøj today paid tribute to the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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Bicycle in the Scottish Borders
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Geology and cycling: the rocks behind the race

08/09/2022

The UK’s biggest and most prestigious bike race would not be what it is today, without a nod to the humble rock.

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Garry Baker, BGS Director of Informatics
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Garry Baker appointed BGS Director of Informatics

07/09/2022

Garry Baker has been appointed by the British Geological Survey (BGS) to be its new Director of Informatics.

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BGS Keyworth Geological Walk
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Join the BGS Board

05/09/2022

BGS is looking to appoint two non-executive directors to join our board.

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BGS GeoScour Tier 3 catchment data for Conwy
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BGS GeoScour: bridging the river erosion data gap

31/08/2022

The geological properties of bedrock and superficial deposits that make up riverbeds and banks are fundamental controls on the susceptibility of any given river reach to scouring.

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