Relief is the term used for the differences in height across the land’s surface and is affected by the underlying rocks.
Implementing several high profile expeditions for the European Consortium for Ocean Research Drilling (ECORD).
A history of geological mapping in Scotland, including timeline and early beginnings.
Ground dissolution occurs when water passing through soluble rocks produces underground cavities and cave systems. These cavities reduce support to the ground above and can cause localised collapse of the overlying rocks and deposits.
Take a look at the history of the Earth, from its formation over four and a half billion years ago to present times.
Scans, photos and publications that are stored and managed by the BGS
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