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15 results for "shrink-swell"
GeoClimate Shrink–Swell
GeoClimate clay shrink-swell provides information on the projected future change in susceptibility of clay shrink–swell across Great Britain due to climate change.
BGS GeoClimate – dataset launch webinar
Join us for a virtual launch of our new BGS GeoClimate dataset - helping mitigate the economic risk from shrink-swell subsidence.
World Cities Day: the geological story of our cities
Understanding the rocks that underlie our towns and cities, the risks they can present and how they influence urban planning and redevelopment.
What is the impact of drought on temperate soils?
A new BGS review pulls together key information on the impact of drought on temperate soils and the further research needed to fully understand it.
Six BGS datasets for assessing shrink–swell subsidence hazards
Shrink–swell subsidence is one of the most significant geological hazards affecting the UK. BGS has six datasets to help assess the problem.
Property subsidence assessment: helping to mitigate shrink–swell hazard risk
The BGS Property Subsidence Assessment dataset provides insurers and homeowners with tools to better understand shrink–swell and the risk it poses to homes and businesses.
Six ways to prepare your home for climate change related subsidence
Subsidence caused by shrinking and swelling of the ground can lead to financial loss. How can you mitigate against it?
GeoClimate UKCP09 and UKCP18
BGS has developed a suite of products, including maps and data, which show potential change in subsidence due to UKCP climate change scenarios