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Goldilocks zones: ‘geological super regions’ set to drive annual £40 billion investment in jobs and economic growth

10/06/2025

Eight UK regions identified as ‘just right’ in terms of geological conditions to drive the country’s net zero energy ambitions.

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Screenshot of the data portal. BGS © UKRI 2025.
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Upgraded web portal improves access to geomagnetism data

02/06/2025

BGS’s geomagnetism portal, which holds data for over 570 observatories across the world, has received a significant update.

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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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The cliffs at Étretat, showing channelling in the Chalk and well-developed karstic dissolution pipes. BGS © UKRI 2025.
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Geology sans frontières

24/04/2025

Geology doesn’t stop at international borders, so BGS is working with neighbouring geological surveys and research institutes to solve common problems with the geology they share.

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Deep-ocean current creates tsunami risk for Falkland Islands

16/03/2020

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A community in Ethiopia accessing groundwater. British Geological Survey©UKRI
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Experts reveal what it takes to ensure climate-resilient water supply in East Africa

04/03/2020

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BGS Head of Organic Chemistry, Dr Chris Vane, collects sediment samples from the River Thames. British Geological Survey©UKRI
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London’s river islands act like a ‘sink’ for pollutants, new study finds

04/03/2020

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The map gives an indication of the landslides currently reported and entered in the National Landslide Database following Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis to date.
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Landslides triggered by Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis in the UK

21/02/2020

On Sunday 9 February 2020, Storm Ciara hit the UK with very high winds and intense rainfall causing widespread disruption and flooding.

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Map showing groundwater flood warnings (triangles) and alerts (dots) on the Chalk aquifer (dark green) in Wessex, on 18 Feb 2020.
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Groundwater flood warnings and alerts

20/02/2020

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(Left to right): Kate Royse (BGS Chief Digital Scientist); Ruth Edwards MP; Dr Karen Hanghøj (BGS Director); John Day (BGS IT security manager)
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British Geological Survey welcomes visit from Rushcliffe MP Ruth Edwards

12/02/2020

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Dr Karen Hanghøj receives an honorary doctorate. Image: British Geological Survey©UKRI
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BGS Director, Dr Karen Hanghøj, recognised with honorary doctorate

03/02/2020

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Professor Mike Stephenson British Geological Survey©UKRI
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Prof Mike Stephenson appointed to the EPSRC Energy Strategic Advisory Committee

03/02/2020

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