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.
We will consider offers of donations that contribute to the geological knowledge of Great Britain.
How to get a digital object identifier (DOI) for a dataset for your dataset in the NGDC cited data catalogue.
Gases in the Earth's atmosphere act as an insulating blanket around the planet, trapping more of the Sun’s heat.
Geological records demonstrate that there have been a number of large variations in Earth’s climate in the past.
Where earthquakes occur around the world and in the UK.
A short walk around Holyrood Park provides an insight into the geological history of area from the Carboniferous Period to now.
Our new strategy sets out how BGS will help its stakeholders make more effective decisions to better manage the economy, the environment and society.
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