New highly sensitive quantum magnetometers are being installed across the UK. These instruments are helping us understand the effects that extreme magnetic storms have on technology and national infrastructure. Read more: www.bgs.ac.uk/news/uk-scie...

Together with @scottishgeology.bsky.social, this Friday we're inviting you behind the scenes of the BGS core store 🪨 View real fossils from our collections and trace how life evolved across millions of years 🔎 🎟️ Tickets are free, but spots are limited: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotlands-...

Researching lake-water nutrient pollution in the Lake District 💧 New fieldwork, applying novel stable isotope methods, aims to quantify why levels of phosphorus in lakes such as Esthwaite Water are still so high, despite strict regulation around known external sources. buff.ly/BUMP87z

BGS SEISMIC INFORMATION: OFFSHORE KAMCHATKA, RUSSIA 18 SEPTEMBER 2025 18:58 UTC 7.8 MW DATE: 18 Sept 2025 ORIGIN TIME: 18:58 12s UTC LAT/LON: 53.168° North / 160.532° East DEPTH: 10 km MAGNITUDE: 7.8 MW LOCALITY: Offshore East Coast Kamchatka

BGS has developed a new free national-scale BGS Predictive Seabed Sediments (UK) dataset based on around 40K sample measurements. The maps are aimed at supporting offshore activities including shipping, mineral assessments, & offshore infrastructure siting. More: www.bgs.ac.uk/news/new-sea...

We were invited to take part in the 194th British Science Festival in Liverpool last weekend. BGS brought our landslide model which allowed guests to take part in a live, small-scale demonstration to understand what causes landslides, and the damage they can cause. Thanks for having us #BSF25!

Do you want your kids to have the chance to join BGS scientists as we take you through a live weather show? Come to @nhm-london.bsky.social's Dinosnores event on 4 October, where kids can see us, and take part in a host of other activities and talks! Learn more: www.nhm.ac.uk/events/dino-...

BGS' Jane Evans was invited onto the podcast of Black Adder & Time Team legend, Tony Robinson to talk about her fascinating research into a cow tooth found at Stonehenge, which provided evidence of the cow's Welsh origins. Catch Cunningcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/77jd...

"The Sherwood Sandstone Group (SSG) is not just a “big red sponge”—it is a complex, dynamic, & regionally variable aquifer system. BGS' Oliver & Sam talk about the SSG, BGS' and mapping and modelling to enable more targeted management of the aquifer. www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/08/27/t...

With space at a premium, why does retaining over 600 km of physical specimens remain of national importance? As demand for natural resources grows and the effects of climate change intensify, so does the need for geological data to address the economic and societal challenges.

What is the most prevalent geohazard in your local authority region? From sinkholes to radon, new maps reveal susceptibility to eight key geohazards relating to natural subsidence, the presence of radon, and the possibility of legacy mining (excluding coal). www.bgs.ac.uk/news/is-your...

BGS SEISMIC INFORMATION: SOUTHERN NORTH SEA 9 SEPTEMBER 2025 18:24 UTC 2.9 ML The following information is available for this event : LAT/LON : 53.274° North / 3.874° East GRID REF : 791.5 kmE / 391.4 kmN DEPTH : 11 km MAGNITUDE : 2.9 ML

How has the Earth's magnetic field changed over time? Our interactive International Geomagnetic Reference Field Explorer has recently been updated, allowing users to view field changes between 1900 through to 2030 in both 2D and 3D. Try the Explorer for yourself: geomag.bgs.ac.uk/data_service...

📣 Closing soon! Senior Research Associate (2 yrs) at @bristoluni.bsky.social with the UK Floods & Droughts Research Infrastructure. Lead the Early Adopters Programme & help shape FDRI monitoring with UKCEH, @bgs.ac.uk & @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social. Apply by 17 Sep 🧪: tinyurl.com/4hfhe93m

An international @ukiodp.bsky.social expedition has successfully 'tapped into 'secret' fresh water under the ocean. This research will help scientists gain a better understanding this offshore aquifer system. Find out more in a new feature by @apnews.com: apnews.com/article/fres...

For his research, PhD student Chris Bengt took a fieldtrip to collect sediment samples from Lake Bulusan in the Philippines. They will hopefully provide insight into how volcanic ash can settle through the water column & affect nutrient cycling in tropical areas. www.bgs.ac.uk/news/phd-adv...

BGS SEISMIC INFORMATION ... PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE 7 SEPTEMBER 2025 08:49 UTC 2.6 ML DATE: 7 September 2025 ORIGIN TIME : 08:49 14.5s UTC LAT/LON: 53.694° North / 1.366° West GRID REF: 441.9 kmE / 422.2 kmN DEPTH: 27 km MAGNITUDE: 2.6 ML LOCALITY: Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Join us from 12 to 14 Sept at the Earth Science Teacher's Association (ESTA) Annual Conference, for 3 days of learning, networking & fun! We'll be running a mapping workshop, & Rock Doc @clivemitchell.bsky.social will be an after-dinner speaker. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-58th-e...

It was a pleasure to host the @bcsmaps.bsky.social Annual Conference at our Keyworth site this week. The two day event contained a fascinating programme covering mapping activities & talks. Thanks to BCS for holding their event and awards ceremony with us, and to those who were in attendance.

BGS has combined geological data, groundwater models and UK Climate Projections (UKCP) scenarios to produce maps showing areas with varying future vulnerability to shrink–swell subsidence. Information on our BGS GeoClimate datasets can be found on our website: www.bgs.ac.uk/datasets/geo...

New seabed sediment maps reveal what lies beneath the waves. Marine ecosystem science and offshore infrastructure will be boosted by a new dataset showing sediment composition across the UK continental shelf. Learn more: www.bgs.ac.uk/news/new-sea...

We are expecting an increase in geomagnetic activity over the next few days due to increased solar activity. A coronal mass ejection (CME) is expected to arrive this evening making STORM periods likely, potentially peaking at moderate (G3) or strong (G4) levels.

BGS SEISMIC ACTIVITY UPDATE: AFGHANISTAN 31 AUGUST 2025 19:17:34.0 UTC 6.0 MW LAT/LONG: 34.519° NORTH / 70.734° EAST DEPTH: 8 KM MAGNITUDE: 6 Mw LOCALITY: Kunar province, Afghanistan

Millions of people across the UK are in regions experiencing drought, with further areas at risk. The BBC drought resource using data from BGS, Environment Agency, @ukceh.bsky.social & @metoffice.gov.uk, has been updated. Will there be a drought where you live? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We are in the process of developing new methods for capturing & representing artificial ground information. To ensure that this is as useful and beneficial as possible to the stakeholder community we want to hear your thoughts. Please take survey here: www.bgs.ac.uk/news/bgs-art...

The @bcsmaps.bsky.social annual conference will take place at our HQ on 3 to 4 September. Join us for two days of fascinating talks on everything the future of geospatial visualisation to the impact maps have had on vinyl album covers! More info: www.cartography.org.uk/annual-confe...

National Brownfield Forum research on the interactions of policies affecting planning & development of brownfield land has been published. The report is for those interested in growth & investment missions for brownfield-led housing & infrastructure. www.bgs.ac.uk/news/new-res...

Interested in de-risking underground thermal energy storage? BGS is forming a consortium to investigate how site-scale geological data can be used to optimise storage scheme performance. Sound interesting? then we would love to hear from you: www.bgs.ac.uk/news/join-ou...

Dr Kathryn Goodenough, BGS Head of International-Regional Geoscience, appointed as honorary professor by @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social The new position will focus on critical minerals and the wider energy transition. www.bgs.ac.uk/news/dr-kath...

Back to School Sale! Get ready for school with 25% off a fantastic range of items including all lunch boxes, drink bottles, food flasks, bags, pencil cases, umbrellas, & stationary. Available only from our Keyworth shop (Monday to Friday 08:30 to 16:30. Card payment only).

The sand industry is constantly expanding, leading to illegal practices and environmental strain. Join BGS, Queen's University Belfast, and @geolsoc.bsky.social on 3 December in London for Sands of Change: a deep dive into the industry, and its challenges. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sands-of-c...

BGS has just welcomed a new arrival to its mass spectrometer contingent, designed to analyse carbon and oxygen isotopes from carbonates as well as oxygen isotopes in waters for scientific research. Learn more here, including how to enquire about usage: www.bgs.ac.uk/news/gemini-...

BGS SEISMIC ALERT: DRAKE PASSAGE 22 AUGUST 2025 02:16 UTC 7.5 MW LAT/LONG: 60.186, 61.821 DEPTH: 10 km MAGNITUDE: 7.5 Mw LOCALITY: Drake Passage, approx. 680 km SSW of Puerto Williams, southern Chile. No reports of damage or casualties, and no tsunami expected.

Could an ancient cow's tooth unlock the origins of Stonehenge? BGS Honorary Research Fellow Jane Evans speaks to the Guardian about what her isotopic analysis on a cow's tooth, found at Stonehenge, tells us about the possible origins of the structure. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Cutting-edge analysis of a Neolithic cow tooth dating back to the construction of Stonehenge provides evidence of Welsh origins. This is the first time that scientists have seen evidence linking cattle remains from Stonehenge to Wales. www.bgs.ac.uk/news/scienti...

A new economic valuation report has, for the first time, brought into focus the scale of the National Geological Repository's impact on the UK economy. The facility has saved major energy and infrastructure projects £1.5 billion over the last 20 years. www.bgs.ac.uk/news/new-stu...

Join us 12 to 14 September at the 58th Earth Science Teachers' Association (ESTA) Annual Conference, for 3 days of learning, networking & fun! We'll be running a mapping workshop, & @clivemitchell.bsky.social will be Saturday's after-dinner speaker. More info: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-58th-e...

If you fancy a challenge this summer try our 1000-piece ‘Magnetic Rocks’ jigsaw, based on a magnetic anomaly image from the BGS Global Geomagnetic Model. It's on sale and available from our online shop for £13 (plus P&P). shop.bgs.ac.uk/Shop/Product...

We have a new role on offer, located at our Nottingham HQ. You will be responsible for the management of BGS' travel system and will work with the Business Development team who lead on income generating activities for BGS. www.bgs.ac.uk/about-bgs/wo...

From sinkholes to radon: new maps highlight the most geologically at-risk regions around Britain. The maps provide regional decision makers with an important indication of where more detailed hazard data may be required. www.bgs.ac.uk/news/is-your...

In terms of crowd energy, Some Might Say Oasis are still the #1 Rock 'N' Roll Stars! Tuesday's Supersonic concert at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh exceeded their 2009 peak power reading during their performance of Cigarettes & Alcohol.

BGS has launched the UK Geothermal Platform, which provides national- to local-scale information on geothermal potential. Geothermal technologies have the potential to decarbonise heating and cooling, supporting the energy transition to net zero in the UK. www.bgs.ac.uk/news/new-pla...

Summer days at the beach looking at pebbles is a pastime that just can't be beaten! Here BGS' Rock Doc, Clive Mitchell discusses spotting, identifying and collecting the pebbles you can find on Britain's beaches - and the history that these pebbles contain. www.bgs.ac.uk/news/pebble-...

We are expecting an increase in geomagnetic activity today and throughout the weekend due to the combined effects of a coronal hole high speed stream (HSS) and the arrival of an Earth-directed Coronal Mass Ejection (CME).

For the first time scientists have managed to take water and sediment samples from beneath the ocean on the New England Shelf. The sample core will help scientists to understand the origin and age of offshore freshened groundwater systems. www.bgs.ac.uk/news/iodp3-n...

Oasis revealed as Edinburgh’s most ‘seismic’ concert of the last 20 years 🎸🥁🕶️ Archived data from a nearby BGS seismic monitoring station, showed the energy of their fans set them apart as the true 'Shakermakers' in Scotland’s largest stadium. www.bgs.ac.uk/news/oasis-r...

Earth’s magnetic north pole has recently moved at unprecedented rates. Ciarán Beggan (@bgs.ac.uk) discusses where it may move next, and the implications of such movement for our navigation systems and research. geoscientist.online/sections/fea... #Geoscience #Space #Earth #Geomagnetics #Geology

New tool helps identify coal mine gas risk for housing developments in Scotland. 🏘️🗺️ It utilises publicly available data and information from BGS and the Mining Remediation Authority on the subsurface to inform an instant risk zone rating. www.bgs.ac.uk/news/new-too...

Interested in joining a world-leading geological organisation? We have two vacancies available: 🌱 Organic geochemist 📋 Administrator / business assistant Keep updated on these and all of our latest vacancies over on our jobs page: www.bgs.ac.uk/about-bgs/wo...

It's tempting to pick a spot on the beach near cliffs: they provide shade and wind protection. But take a look at this pic: can you see the potential risks? Click here to find the answers, and learn more about beach safety: www.resortdorset.com/features/227...