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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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Resolving the unresolved: new insights into soil chemical reactions using microdialysis

15/02/2021

New techniques in soil sampling could be the key to alleviating hidden hunger.

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Volcano model built in Minecraft
BGS blogs
We made a Minecraft volcano!

15/02/2021

Find out how a friend of BGS has been using Minecraft to create educational geological models during lockdown.

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H2 storage
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Safe storage of hydrogen in porous rocks: the challenges and knowledge gaps

12/02/2021

Increasing the amount of renewable energy that generates clean electricity will require a transition from natural gas to hydrogen and to store heat/cool in rocks.

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BGS Podcast Geomagnetism
BGS Podcasts
Geomagnetism with Sarah Reay

10/02/2021

Sarah Reay discusses why we study the Earth's magnetic field, the best location for a geomagnetic observatory, and tips for spotting the Aurora Borealis.

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UKGEOS 3D visualisation
BGS blogs
Going underground

04/02/2021

Why the subsurface is vital in delivering a net zero carbon economy.

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Cobalt resources in Europe and the potential for new discoveries

26/01/2021

There is considerable interest in Europe in understanding the availability of cobalt from indigenous resources to help the transition to a low-carbon economy.

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BGS Virtual Stakeholder Event 2021
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BGS Virtual Stakeholder Event

Event on 11/02/2021

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