Temperature rises can affect agriculture, sea levels and the frequency of extreme weather incidents. We can study past climate change by looking at the evidence in rocks, fossils and changes in the landscape.
The British Geological Survey University Funding Initiative (BUFI) supports numerous PhD students through funding and/or supervision. Here is a list of ISI publications arising from these collaborations.
The BGS geological timechart provides colourful reference material for use in schools, colleges and at home.
Find out more about sites of geological interest around the UK, as described by BGS staff.
The Giant's Causeway and Causeway Coast form Northern Ireland's only UNESCO World Heritage Site, formed 60 million years ago.
Download our 3D geology models as Minecraft worlds and learn how geology can influence the landscape.
Alabaster from Penarth in Wales is a decorative stone used inside many buildings in the area. Find out more about its origin.
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