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UK braced for what could be the largest solar storm in over two decades
12/11/2025
Intense geomagnetic activity could disrupt technology such as communication systems, global positioning systems and satellite orbits.
First distributed acoustic sensing survey completed at UK Geoenergy Observatory
12/11/2025
New research at the Cheshire Observatory has shown the potential for mapping thermal changes in the subsurface using sound waves.
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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The future of earthquake forecasting
10/08/2021
Machine-learning illuminates earthquake activity with unprecedented detail, leading to improved earthquake forecasts.
BGS to help further carbon dioxide monitoring research at Sutton Bonington
03/08/2021
BGS is part of a research project that will consider the feasibility of using quantum gravity sensors to monitor carbon capture and storage sites.
Glasgow’s underground observatory takes temperature of city’s mine water
28/07/2021
The UK Geoenergy Observatory in Glasgow has completed a first survey of the water circulating in abandoned mines lying up to 88 m below the city.
The Pebble Spotter’s Guide: how to collect pebbles
27/07/2021
BGS's Clive Mitchell on spotting, collecting and identifying the pebbles you can find on Britain's beaches.
Lithium resources and their potential to support battery supply chains in Africa
14/07/2021
A new BGS report reviews known resources of lithium and engagement in the battery supply chain across key African countries.
Engineers invited to take part in survey to improve understanding of cost estimates for UK brownfield sites
07/07/2021
Quantity surveyors and civil engineers have until the end of July to take part in a survey that will help to improve the accuracy of indicative cost estimates for UK brownfield sites.
Using satellite imagery for emergency disaster response
06/07/2021
BGS has a long history of assisting relief efforts by providing satellite maps, data and interpretation to those affected by disasters, helping to identify hazardous areas to avoid.
Core Store solar project supports BGS net zero targets
02/07/2021
A large new solar panel array on the roof of the BGS Core Store is expected to result in a significant reduction in our carbon footprint.