BGS has produced 1:1 million-scale engineering geological maps of the UK, attributed with ‘engineering geological units’ in place of the traditional lithostratigraphical units.
New images of the BGS Building Stone Collection have been published.
Providing independent and expert geoscientific tools and advice to assess different adaptation options to coastal flooding and erosion.
Coastal vulnerability is an issue in many coastal areas of Great Britain. Understanding the processes and identifying potential geohazards and interdependencies within the coastal zone allows users to mitigate and plan to improve future resilience.
Shale gas is natural gas that is trapped within shale formations. Our role is to supply industry, government and the public with impartial geological and environmental advice in regards to shale gas in the UK.
At BGS we strive for a fair and open working environment, free from discrimination where we value all colleagues as individuals and respect their differences.
Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, is built along the upper Clyde estuary and lower River Clyde. Areas of central Glasgow form the national urban regeneration priority for Scotland over the next 25 years.
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