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BGS awarded funding to support Malaysia’s climate resilience plan
17/12/2025
The project, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, will focus on minimising economic and social impacts from rainfall-induced landslides.
New geological maps of the Yorkshire Wolds to better inform groundwater management and policy decisions
17/12/2025
The new mapping provides crucial data on localised geological issues that may assist in protecting water supplies.
How the geology on our doorstep can help inform offshore infrastructure design
19/11/2025
BGS is part of a new collaboration using onshore field work to contextualise offshore data and update baseline geological models which can inform the sustainable use of marine resources.
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Tiny specks of dust formed billions of years ago tell us about the birth of our entire solar system
19/05/2020
Scientists trace dust found in meteorites using new methods.
New tsunami risk identified in Indonesia
30/04/2020
Scientists have identified a potential new tsunami risk in Indonesia by mapping below the seabed of the Makassar Strait.
Climate change and urbanisation set to threaten quality of drinking water
16/04/2020
Much of the world’s population faces a threat to the quality and availability of their drinking water.
Scientists report drop in Earth’s movement amid coronavirus lockdown
09/04/2020
A study in Brussels reported a drop in ambient seismic noise after the coronavirus lockdown started.
Inside BGS — virtual Open Days
Event from 14/10/2020 to 17/10/2020
In October 2020 BGS held a series of mini virtual open days with talks, tours, interactive workshops and social media takeovers. We have saved some of this content so you can enjoy it later.
