This theme provides information on the electrical resistivity of a geological material, to be used where the earthing characteristics of the ground are required.
iGeology is a free smartphone App that lets you take a geological map of Britain with you wherever you go to help you learn about the rocks beneath your feet.
Developing and using innovative Earth observation techniques to characterise and monitor Earth processes that affect lives and livelihoods.
New images of the BGS Building Stone Collection have been published.
We have extensive collections of books, maps, journals and BGS publications. We also hold special collections of British geological photographs and archive material, chiefly the historical archives of the BGS.
Understanding soil structure and soil and moisture dynamics in UK and African soils and the effects of increasing human populations, changing climates and the intensification in the use of our soils.
Jade Ward shares an overview of the ways in which groundwater resources are helping to address worldwide issues such as the global water crisis, waterborne disease and climate change adaptation.
Subsidence caused by shrinking and swelling of the ground can lead to financial loss. How can you mitigate against it?
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