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BGS PRIME: an early warning system for slope failure

Dam and slope failures can lead to the wide-scale destruction of property and, in some cases, catastrophic loss of life.

Landscapes of the mind

‘Landscapes of the Mind’ is a network of people with a common interest in landscapes, particularly those in Scotland! Our network aims to contribute to an evidence base to support decision making about landscape, as well as open up dialogue about the contribution and importance of the arts in environmental research.

BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units

The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units provides our definitions of the geological units of the UK and its continental shelf.

Earthquakes and seismology research

We are measuring, recording and analysing ground motions from earthquakes and other seismic events across the UK and overseas.

New tool estimates brownfield land for Greater Manchester

Quantifying environmental impacts of gold mining

Lake Victoria, and the rivers that feed into it, is an important source of drinking water and food for the densely populated rural region of southwest Kenya.

Arsenic (As) in shallow soils

Barium (Ba) in shallow soils