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Kamchatka earthquake highlights the advances in tsunami early warning systems
The response to the 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia has emphasised how far scientific understanding of tsunamis has come over the last two decades, and the improved mitigation measures that are now in place.
New collaboration aims to improve availability of real-time hazard impact data
BGS has signed a memorandum of understanding with FloodTags to collaborate on the use of large language models to improve real-time monitoring of geological hazards and their impacts.
New Memorandum of Understanding paves the way for more collaborative research in the Philippines
The partnership will focus on research on multi-hazard preparedness within the country.
Twenty years on: the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
Boxing Day 2024 marks 20 years since the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. Prof David Tappin reflects on the disaster and discusses what we have learnt since 2004.
Studying multi-hazards from space
A new European Space Agency-funded project will study the effect earthquakes have on occurrences of other natural hazards in the long-term.
A-roaring display
The dazzling and colourful aurora borealis, or northern lights, observed by many across the UK last weekend was one of the most extreme and long-lasting geomagnetic storms recorded in the last 155 years.
New BGS Chief Scientist for multi-hazards and resilience announced
Prof Jonathan Chambers has been appointed as the new BGS Chief Scientist for multi-hazards and resilience, effective from 1 June 2024.
BGS to lead new research project on barrier systems to support more sustainable coastal management
Scientists at BGS will lead a new four-year project that will enhance our understanding of gravel barrier systems across the coastlines of the UK.