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UK braced for what could be the largest solar storm in over two decades
Intense geomagnetic activity could disrupt technology such as communication systems, global positioning systems and satellite orbits.
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First distributed acoustic sensing survey completed at UK Geoenergy Observatory
New research at the Cheshire Observatory has shown the potential for mapping thermal changes in the subsurface using sound waves.
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Latest BGS Geology 50K mapping data launched
Some of our most widely used maps have received a major update, including the 1:50 000-scale map series that now includes enhanced coverage of Great Britain.
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New research highlights significant earthquake potential in Indonesia’s capital city
Research reveals that a fault cutting through the subsurface of Jakarta could generate a damaging earthquake of high magnitude.
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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.
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GSNI project wins multiple awards at RegioStars event
The AGEO project enjoyed a double success at the RegioStars awards, hosted at the European Commission in Brussels.
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Fieldwork on Volcán de Fuego
Understanding how one of the world’s most active volcanoes builds up material, and how they collapse to feed hot flows
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Extended seabed geology map of the Bristol Channel published
BGS has released significantly extended high-resolution maps that will support offshore green-energy initiatives in the area.
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