As the national geological survey, we are the UK’s premier provider of objective and authoritative scientific data, information and knowledge to help society understand our Earth.
Mining hazards considers the long and varied legacy of underground extraction of minerals in Great Britain. Previous research has defined the spatial extent of non-coal mining and now the BGS isinvestigating the 'zone of influence' around areas of underground mining.
As an independent geological survey, we provide data, knowledge and information on natural resources.
London Earth is part of a national programme, G-BASE, to measure and map the chemical status of the surface environment of Great Britain.
Did the storms during the 2013 to 2014 winter season lead to an increase in sinkhole occurrence?
Discover how BGS is working alongside partners to investigate the effectiveness of natural flood management initiatives and mitigate the threat of flooding.
The UK Geoenergy Observatory will allow scientists to better understand the processes and impacts of using warm water underneath UK cities as a sustainable heat source
At BGS we have a series of initiatives aimed at promoting various species of plants and animals on our sites.
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