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![Recent scientific advances in the understanding of induced seismicity from hydraulic fracturing of shales](https://www.bgs.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Shale_report_web.jpg)
News and events
Scientific report published
BGS was requested by the UK Government to address six questions related to recent scientific research on the hazard and risk from induced seismicity during hydraulic fracturing of shale rocks.
![Shale](https://www.bgs.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/P842501.jpg)
Research
BGS shale gas research
We provide independent, expert and impartial geological and environmental advice with continued monitoring and publication of the latest data.
![River Hodder, Collyholme Wood. Lower Bowland Shales](https://www.bgs.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/P005732.jpg)
Research
Shale gas in the UK
The UK has a number of sites that have been explored for shale gas deposits.
![Shale gas extraction](https://www.bgs.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/shale_gas_extraction.jpg)
Research
Shale gas extraction
Shale gas is extracted from microscopic pores in impermeable shale rock through a process called hydraulic fracturing.
![Upper Bowland Shale](https://www.bgs.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/P916658.jpg)
Research
Shale gas
Shale gas is natural gas that is trapped within shale formations. Our role is to supply industry, government and the public with impartial geological and environmental advice in regards to shale gas in the UK.