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Developing new seismic hazard maps for the UK

Understanding and quantifying the hazard earthquakes pose to the built environment in the UK.

Seismic data featured in Natural History Museum project to highlight impact of COVID-19

BGS seismic data is featured in a Natural History Museum Public engagement initiative, showing changes in the movement of people, air and noise pollution, and wildlife sightings in the UK during lockdown.

Scientists track faults ready to trigger earthquakes

Earthquakes and seismology research

We are measuring, recording and analysing ground motions from earthquakes and other seismic events across the UK and overseas.

Scientists report drop in Earth’s movement amid coronavirus lockdown

A study in Brussels reported a drop in ambient seismic noise after the coronavirus lockdown started.