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Pen y Fan, South Wales

Walking in the Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales.

First distributed acoustic sensing survey completed at UK Geoenergy Observatory

New research at the Cheshire Observatory has shown the potential for mapping thermal changes in the subsurface using sound waves.

The Brecon Beacons, South Wales, ESRI data example

The Brecon Beacons, South Wales, MapInfo data example

Radcliffe on Trent river bank

The River Trent is a highly active river that has carved and shaped the regional landscape of Nottinghamshire for thousands of years. In numerous places, it gently cuts its banks and provides fresh outcrops of rock, which can be seen in the village of Radcliffe on Trent.

What causes sinkholes and where do they occur in the UK?

There are several different types of sinkhole. Some result from the surface dissolution of soluble rock such as limestones.

New UK/Chile partnership prioritises sustainable practices around critical raw materials

BGS and Chile’s Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería have signed a bilateral scientific partnership to support research into critical raw materials and sustainable practices.

BGS talks at EGU 2025

BGS will be attending the European Geosciences Union’s annual General Assembly, giving a number of talks and presentations throughout the week.