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Interactive exhibition highlighting multi-hazard research opens in Indonesia

01/11/2026

The exhibition, part of a collaborative effort co-led by BGS, invites the public to consider how communities adapt to dynamic landscapes shaped by natural hazards.

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New research demonstrates stability of phosphate oxygen isotope in lake sediments

29/10/2026

The discovery could boost research into past environmental conditions, tracking nutrient pollution and examining the impacts of freshwater management.

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Improving bioaccessibility testing for contaminated soils

15/10/2026

BGS has been trialling a novel bioaccessibility tracing technique to ascertain if it offers more analytical precision over traditional methods of detecting chemicals in contaminated soils.

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UK Geoenergy Observatories: time zero for net zero

01/12/2022

The BGS-led UK Geoenergy Observatories project is shining a light on the subsurface’s potential to provide geothermal energy.

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BGS scientists on board research vessel in Japan in major marine research collaboration

25/11/2022

Experts from BGS's marine team are part of a major international marine research collaboration to understand more about earthquakes associated with the Japan Trench.

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Building underneath the Colosseum: the importance of urban geology

21/11/2022

Tim Kearsey reports on his underground excursion around Rome.

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Introducing the BGS Debris Flow Susceptibility Model for Great Britain

21/11/2022

Debris flows are a landslide hazard of particular concern to transport infrastructure managers and local authorities.

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BGS Strategy: public consultation

18/11/2022

We would welcome responses from anyone interested or involved in the geosciences as part of the wider consultation on our new BGS Strategy

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BGS supports development of a local land-use framework for Devon

10/11/2022

The framework will help to identify data improvements to support more joined-up decision making about land use in Devon.

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Understanding long-term burial of organic carbon deposits

07/11/2022

Carbon sequestration is one method of reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, by capturing and storing it, contributing to climate change reduction.

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Spooky geology

31/10/2022

Explore thirteen of our favourite spooky geological hotspots around the UK.

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