How on Earth do mountains form? ⛰️ Using our mountain building experiment, BGS’ Teddy Reeves demonstrates how tectonic plates fold, fault and uplift rock to create towering peaks. Watch the full experiment: https://youtu.be/mBduxHPCcfI | British Geological Survey
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How on Earth do mountains form? ⛰️ Using our mountain building experiment, BGS’ Teddy Reeves demonstrates how tectonic plates fold, fault and uplift rock to create towering
British Geological Survey. . How on Earth do mountains form? ⛰️ Using our mountain building experiment, BGS’ Teddy Reeves demonstrates how tectonic plates fold, fault and uplift rock to create towering peaks. Watch the full experiment: https://youtu.be/mBduxHPCcfI
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Dr Sam Engwell is a member of BGS’s volcanology team. Sam's research combines numerical modelling, statistical and field analysis techniques to build a picture of past eruptive activity, and inform our understanding of future behaviour. Sam was the recipient of the Geological Society’s William Smith Fund in 2023, which is awarded to geoscientists within the first 10 years of their career. The fund recognises excellent contributions to geoscience research and its application, in the UK and intern
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Dr Sam Engwell is a member of BGS’s volcanology team. Sam's research combines numerical modelling, statistical and field analysis techniques to build a picture of past eruptive activity, and inform our understanding of future behaviour. Sam was the recipient of the Geological Society’s William Smith Fund in 2023, which is awarded to geoscientists within the first 10 years of their career. The fund recognises excellent contributions to geoscience research and its application, in the UK and intern
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Captured overnight at BGS’s Eskdalemuir observatory in Scotland: stunning auroras from the G4-level geomagnetic storm 💫 Images were taken every 30 seconds using a Raspberry Pi camera, with 8-second exposures. | British Geological Survey
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Captured overnight at BGS’s Eskdalemuir observatory in Scotland: stunning auroras from the G4-level geomagnetic storm 💫 Images were taken every 30 seconds using a Raspberry Pi camera, with 8-second exposures. | British Geological Survey
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The Carrington Event, which occurred nearly 200 years ago in 1859, affected telegraph systems across the world and created aurora displays as far as the equator. We hold the original magnetogram from the event in our collections, which shows the storm's raw geomagnetic data 🧲 | British Geological Survey
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The Carrington Event, which occurred nearly 200 years ago in 1859, affected telegraph systems across the world and created aurora displays as far as the equator. We hold the original magnetogram from the event in our collections, which shows the storm's raw geomagnetic data 🧲 | British Geological Survey
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Our new science strategy identifies maps and models as a key focus area going forward. We aim to deliver a new programme of systematic 2D and 3D geological survey for the UK, targeting strategic priorities onshore and across our continental shelf. | British Geological Survey
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Our new science strategy identifies maps and models as a key focus area going forward. We aim to deliver a new programme of systematic 2D and 3D geological survey for the UK, targeting strategic priorities onshore and across our continental shelf. | British Geological Survey
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For more than a century, data collected at Eskdalemuir has shaped our understanding of the planet and laid the groundwork for today's research into space weather, Earth systems, and long term environmental change 🌍 #geomagnetism #spaceweather #geoscience #earthscience #geology | British Geological Survey
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For more than a century, data collected at Eskdalemuir has shaped our understanding of the planet and laid the groundwork for today's research into space weather, Earth systems, and long term environmental change 🌍 #geomagnetism #spaceweather #geoscience #earthscience #geology | British Geological Survey
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Dr Sam Engwell is a member of BGS’s volcanology team. Sam's research combines numerical modelling, statistical and field analysis techniques to build a picture of past eruptive activity, and inform our understanding of future behaviour. Sam was the recipient of the Geological Society’s William Smith Fund in 2023, which is awarded to geoscientists within the first 10 years of their career. The fund recognises excellent contributions to geoscience research and its application, in the UK and intern
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Dr Sam Engwell is a member of BGS’s volcanology team. Sam's research combines numerical modelling, statistical and field analysis techniques to build a picture of past eruptive activity, and inform our understanding of future behaviour. Sam was the recipient of the Geological Society’s William Smith Fund in 2023, which is awarded to geoscientists within the first 10 years of their career. The fund recognises excellent contributions to geoscience research and its application, in the UK and intern
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Captured overnight at BGS’s Eskdalemuir observatory in Scotland: stunning auroras from the G4-level geomagnetic storm 💫 Images were taken every 30 seconds using a Raspberry Pi camera, with 8-second exposures. | British Geological Survey
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Captured overnight at BGS’s Eskdalemuir observatory in Scotland: stunning auroras from the G4-level geomagnetic storm 💫 Images were taken every 30 seconds using a Raspberry Pi camera, with 8-second exposures. | British Geological Survey
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The Carrington Event, which occurred nearly 200 years ago in 1859, affected telegraph systems across the world and created aurora displays as far as the equator. We hold the original magnetogram from the event in our collections, which shows the storm's raw geomagnetic data 🧲 | British Geological Survey
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The Carrington Event, which occurred nearly 200 years ago in 1859, affected telegraph systems across the world and created aurora displays as far as the equator. We hold the original magnetogram from the event in our collections, which shows the storm's raw geomagnetic data 🧲 | British Geological Survey
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Clive started out with BGS as a cartographer creating geological maps of the country. Today, he works as a Geospatial data analyst, ensuring that our invaluable baseline data sets are always up to date. Find out more about his career in 60 seconds: | British Geological Survey
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Clive started out with BGS as a cartographer creating geological maps of the country. Today, he works as a Geospatial data analyst, ensuring that our invaluable baseline data sets are always up to date. Find out more about his career in 60 seconds: | British Geological Survey
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Welcome to Core Questions, the brand new podcast from the British Geological Survey that uncovers how geology shapes our world. In this first episode, remote sensing geoscientist Alessandro Novellino explains how different types of satellites work, what kind of data they collect and how we use that information to study our planet. Plus, we’ll settle the ultimate question: could a satellite see you waving down on Earth? 🎧 Listen now: https://ow.ly/o72h50VuBSN | British Geological Survey
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Welcome to Core Questions, the brand new podcast from the British Geological Survey that uncovers how geology shapes our world. In this first episode, remote sensing geoscientist Alessandro Novellino explains how different types of satellites work, what kind of data they collect and how we use that information to study our planet. Plus, we’ll settle the ultimate question: could a satellite see you waving down on Earth? 🎧 Listen now: https://ow.ly/o72h50VuBSN | British Geological Survey
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Our lives are intrinsically linked with the Earth. Geology is the answer to many of the challenges we face in the UK and globally. We're proud to share our new video, which outlines BGS's commitment to delivering the crucial data and insights needed for a sustainable future. | British Geological Survey
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Our lives are intrinsically linked with the Earth. Geology is the answer to many of the challenges we face in the UK and globally. We're proud to share our new video, which outlines BGS's commitment to delivering the crucial data and insights needed for a sustainable future. | British Geological Survey
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Our new science strategy identifies maps and models as a key focus area going forward. We aim to deliver a new programme of systematic 2D and 3D geological survey for the UK, targeting strategic priorities onshore and across our continental shelf. | British Geological Survey
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Our new science strategy identifies maps and models as a key focus area going forward. We aim to deliver a new programme of systematic 2D and 3D geological survey for the UK, targeting strategic priorities onshore and across our continental shelf. | British Geological Survey
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Check out this slice of Edinburgh’s history! This thin section shows Gullane Sandstone from Craigleith quarries, which supplied stone for Edinburgh Castle and New Town. Captured in polarised light, this well-sorted quartz-arenite is 72% quartz, with traces of feldspar, mica, and tourmaline 💎 | British Geological Survey
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Coastal vulnerability is the sensitivity of the coast to changes and threats from hazards. GeoCoast is a comprehensive GIS package of BGS datasets aimed at supporting and enhancing coastal management and adaptation 🌊 For more information, contact digitaldata@bgs.ac.uk. | British Geological Survey
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With 20 years of experience as a civil servant, David Hadley now manages our Geomaterials Warehouse. Find out how his journey led him to this pivotal role overseeing vital materials ⬇️ | British Geological Survey
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Under the microscope, Caithness Flagstone reveals its finely layered structure, with low porosity and minimal water flow. Formed around 390 million years ago during the Devonian Period, when Scotland was near the Equator, it consists of mud and fine sand deposited in the Orcadian Basin. Tightly packed, it has been used for centuries in masonry, paving, and roofing, becoming a key part of Caithness' construction heritage. | British Geological Survey
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Have an appetite for science this weekend? If you've got a Mars bar, you can easily demonstrate the different kinds of tectonic shifts in the Earth's plates 🌍🍫 Watch Leanne's new video below ⬇ (We don't think we need to tell you what to do with the chocolate when you're done!) These resources are intended as an introduction to geological subjects for primary school children aged 5-11 (although ‘big kids’ are welcome if only for the Mars bar). For those interested in more advanced theories behi
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Since 2015, BGS and @boulbyundergroundlab (BUL) have been researching how to better understand underground hydrogen storage and compressed air energy storage (CAES) in halite (rock salt). Many gasses, including hydrogen and compressed air, could be stored in man-made caverns underground for when we need it most. Long duration energy storage, such as CAES or hydrogen energy in salt caverns, are a key component to a decarbonised, secure and affordable energy system and will allow us to balance our
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Ever wondered why some rocks hold water and some don’t? Let’s break down rock porosity and see which rocks pass the test! 💧 #geoscience #hydrogeology #groundwater #experiment | British Geological Survey
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Last October, aurora cameras at BGS Eskdalemuir captured these stunning images of the northern lights⚡ This major geomagnetic storm led to disturbances in declination, as well as horizontal and vertical intensities. During the storm’s peak (18:30–03:30 UT), the magnetic declination (angle between true north and magnetic north) changed by more than 1°. For more information about our Magnetic Observatories, visit: https://geomag.bgs.ac.uk/operations/eskdale.html | British Geological Survey
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Hydrogeology reveals a vast reservoir beneath our feet - Earth's largest source of fresh water 💧 It's crucial for human existence, but global water security and clean drinking water access remain significant challenges. | British Geological Survey
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Rachel Talbot is a data steward at the National Geoscience Data Centre (BGS). From studying journalism to mastering data curation, Rachel's path led her to managing digital and physical geological records at BGS 🗺️ | British Geological Survey
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Did you know, a study by the British Geological Survey in 2015 estimated that between 122,000 to 290,000 properties in England lie in areas at risk of groundwater flooding with a further 980,000 properties in areas where groundwater may play a role that are also at risk from river and/or coastal flooding? Project Groundwater which is supported by BGS, has launched Darcy’s Tale - the latest short film following the establishment of the Let’s Talk Groundwater Flooding network - a new national init
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This kyanite schist thin section contains the minerals garnet, biotite, kyanite, sericite, quartz and feldspar. In the Plane Polarized view, the garnet and kyanite are grey, biotite is brown, and the sericite, quartz and feldspar are white. In the Cross Polarized view, the sericite has a distinctive bright and finely ‘speckled’ appearance. The rock has a well-developed metamorphic foliation which is most clearly defined by trails of aligned biotite crystals. Crystals of kyanite are less abundant
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There's a geomagnetic storm expected this weekend, which means we could be in for some beautiful skies! Never managed to spot the aurora? BGS Geomagnetic data analyst Sarah Reay gives us her top 5 tips for catching the lights ✨ For more information, visit geomag.bgs.ac.uk | British Geological Survey
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Did you know that between 200 and 300 UK earthquakes are detected by BGS each year? Only around 20 to 30 of these are felt by people and are typically relatively small. However, occasionally more significant seismic events, exceeding magnitude 5, can occur in the UK. BGS seismologist Dr Brian Baptie provides insights into the last significant earthquake to hit the UK and how it affected the country. | British Geological Survey
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'The BBC has had the fossil identified by the British Geological Survey (BGS) which confirmed it is a larger part of a crinoid. Crinoids are marine animals that first appeared in the Cambrian period, more than 500 million years ago, making it one of the oldest complex animals on the planet, and versions of it still exist today. It has a flexible stem, which is attached to the sea floor, with branching arms arranged around the main body of the animal at the top of the stem - although it is an ani
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Santa's secret navigation revealed! 🧭 Our cutting-edge World Magnetic Model, updated in 2019, has been helping guide Santa safely back to the North Pole after his worldwide gift-giving journey. | British Geological Survey
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As a hydrogeologist, understanding how groundwater behaves is at the heart of Kirsty's career 💧 We asked her about her role at BGS, and how she's helping to address some of the world's biggest water related challenges. | British Geological Survey
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Dr Kathryn Goodenough is a Principal Geologist and International Lead at the British Geological Survey in Edinburgh, where she has worked since 2001. Her work focuses around the geology, resources and wider supply chains of critical raw materials, such as lithium and the rare earth elements, that are essential for the energy transition. #careeringeology #geologyjobs #geoscience #criticalminerals | British Geological Survey
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