Geological records demonstrate that there have been a number of large variations in Earth’s climate in the past.
The Anthropocene is a newly proposed geological time-unit, first suggested in the year 2000. It is as significant as the discovery of plate tectonics.
A short walk around Holyrood Park provides an insight into the geological history of area from the Carboniferous Period to now.
The BGS information management (geology) project populates and maintains a number of key geological databases and other information systems.
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.
Rates and conditions for accessing our borehole and well core sample collections.
Radyr Stone was produced from a number of quarries in Cardiff. Take a geological walk to see a quarry and spot the stone's use in the city.
The BGS geological timechart provides colourful reference material for use in schools, colleges and at home.
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