Volcanic eruptions can be explosive, sending ash, gas and magma high up into the atmosphere, or effusive, producing lava flows and domes.
In the event of an eruption in Iceland volcanic emissions may affect the UK. If they do, we need you to collect observations and samples to help us learn about the nature of the eruption.
We comprehensively monitor mineral production, trade flows and other relevant statistics within the UK to respond to the economy's demand for raw materials.
‘Landscapes of the Mind’ is a network of people with a common interest in landscapes, particularly those in Scotland! Our network aims to contribute to an evidence base to support decision making about landscape, as well as open up dialogue about the contribution and importance of the arts in environmental research.
Tristan da Cuhna is an active volcano in the South Atlantic Ocean. The BGS is developing research on the island to better understand the volcanic processes and associated hazards.
BGS led the Forum of European Geological Surveys (FOREGS, now EuroGeoSurveys) Geochemistry Working Group between 1994-1996.
The Nigerian Geochemical Mapping Project was funded by the World Bank through the Nigerian Sustainable Management of Mineral Resources Project (SMMRP) to give technical assistance to the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) to carry out a national programme of geochemical mapping.
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