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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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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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Decade of free data at BGS
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Reflections on a decade of data

09/01/2020

Looking back at BGS's online portal for open-access data, OpenGeoscience.

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Professor John Rees (British Geological Survey©UKRI)
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Prof John Rees appointed BGS Chief Scientist for Multi-Hazards and Resilience

09/01/2020

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