It’s #RadonAwarenessWeek. The UK Health Security Agency (UKSHA) recommends that radon levels should be reduced in homes where the annual averages is at or above 200 becquerels per cubic metre.

A selection of our most widely used maps have received a major update. The latest version of BGS Geology 50K now covers the majority of Great Britain plus the Isle of Man, an estimated 236 000 km2.

A new paper has called attention to the risk that the Indonesian capital of Jakarta could be subject to a 6.5 magnitude earthquake. The quake would expose a large number of people, as well as significantly important economic infrastructure, to strong ground shaking. www.bgs.ac.uk/news/new-res...

A few days of #volcanology fieldwork in Cabo de Gata (Spain) - great submarine volcanics and a really interesting submarine dome collapse/debris avalanche🌋🌞 @bgs.ac.uk

A weak spot in the Earth’s magnetic field has nearly doubled in surface area since 2014. BGS Geophysicist Ciarán Beggan appeared on @earthskyscience.bsky.social's podcast to explain why this is happening, and what the consequences might be. Watch the full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=az8K...

On World Cities Day, we are highlighting urban geoscience — the study of the ground beneath our towns and cities — and why understanding this hidden world is essential for building safer and more resilient urban environments. www.bgs.ac.uk/news/world-c...

As part of a FCDO Growth Gateway project, BGS scientists and the British Embassy Manila visited Sumitomo Mining's Coral Bay Nickel Corporation and Nickel Asia Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corporation, to support the development of a Responsible Nickel Roadmap for the Philippines.

BGS SEISMIC INFORMATION: LEEWARD ISLANDS 27 OCTOBER 2025 11:05 UTC 6.5 MW The following preliminary information is available for this earthquake: DATE: 27 October 2025 ORIGIN TIME: 12:38:40s UTC LAT/LON: 16.530° North / 59.572° West DEPTH: 10 km MAGNITUDE: 6.5 Mw LOCALITY: Leeward Islands

BGS scientists have been investigating how Volcán de Fuego in Guatemala builds up & collapses, producing fast-moving pyroclastic flows. Using field mapping, drone surveys & geomagnetic analysis, they are uncovering how unstable volcanic material moves, & how to better anticipate future collapses.

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 the survey here: www.bgs.ac.uk/news/bgs-art...

Five new sensors being installed across the UK will provide full national coverage of the magnetic field for the first time. The quantum magnetometer sensors will improve our understanding of extreme magnetic storms and associated effects on national infrastructure. www.bgs.ac.uk/news/uk-scie...

BGS SEISMIC INFORMATION: PUBIL, PERTH & KINROSS 20 OCTOBER 2025 17:06 UTC 3.7 ML The following preliminary information is available for this earthquake: DATE: 20 October 2025 ORIGIN TIME: 17:06.43s UTC LAT/LON: 56.551° North / 4.552° West GRID REF: 243kmE / 743kmN DEPTH: 2.6 km MAGNITUDE: 3.7 Ml

BGS SEISMIC INFORMATION: PUBIL, PERTH & KINROSS 20 OCTOBER 2025 16:29 UTC 2.7 ML The following preliminary information is available for this earthquake: DATE: 20 October 2025 ORIGIN TIME: 16:29.16s UTC LAT/LON: 56.5380° North / 4.550° West GRID REF: 243kmE / 741kmN DEPTH: 2.6 km MAGNITUDE: 2.7 ML

BGS SEISMIC INFORMATION: PUBIL, PERTH & KINROSS 20 OCTOBER 2025 07:25 UTC 3.3 ML The following preliminary info is available for this earthquake: DATE: 20 October 2025 ORIGIN TIME: 07:25.18s UTC LAT/LON: 56.5460° North / 4.5670° West GRID REF: 242kmE / 742kmN DEPTH: 2.6 km MAGNITUDE: 3.3 Ml

The Geological Survey of Northern Ireland (GSNI) were recognised at the RegioStars awards this week. Their Atlantic Geohazard Risk Management (AGEO) project, supported by Interreg Atlantic Area, emerged with two awards. www.bgs.ac.uk/news/gsni-pr...

BGS' GeoIndex viewer has been given a major upgrade and is available as a beta release. It includes core geological data layers, such as 625K- and 50K-scale digital geological mapping and borehole datasets, to allow for focused user testing. Visit the app: geoindex.bgs.ac.uk?_ga=2.224738...

BGS scientists are investigating how Volcán de Fuego in Guatemala builds up and collapses, producing fast-moving pyroclastic flows. Through field mapping, drone surveys and geomagnetic analysis, the team aim to better understand and anticipate future collapses. 🔗: www.bgs.ac.uk/news/fieldwo...

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...

BGS SEISMIC INFORMATION: MINDANAO PHILIPPINES 10 OCTOBER 2025 01:34 UTC 7.4 MW The following preliminary information is available for this earthquake: LAT/LON: 7.265° North / 126.755° East DEPTH: 58 km MAGNITUDE: 7.4 Mw LOCALITY: Offshore Mindanao

Calling students from 14 - 19! BGS & @bas.ac.uk are offering a 2 week virtual work experience event from 27 to 31 October. We hope this will introduce students to the wonders of Earth sciences & the fascinating & varied careers available. Apply: sites.google.com/view/ctcport...

Extended seabed geology map of the Bristol Channel published 🗺️ 🌊 Renewable energy infrastructure, whether on- or offshore, requires an in-depth understanding and accurate characterisation of the underlying geology. 🧵

BGS SEISMIC INFORMATION: PAPUA NEW GUINEA 7 OCTOBER 2025 11:05 UTC 6.6 MW LAT/LON: 6.784° South / 146.767° East DEPTH: 99 km MAGNITUDE: 6.6 Mw LOCALITY: Papua New Guinea; epicentre is approx. 25km WSW of Lae, Morobe province and 300km north of the capital, Port Moresby

We welcomed our new Chair to the BGS Keyworth campus today, as Professor Paul Monks CB made his first official visit to our headquarters. In addition to addressing staff for the first time, Paul was given a tour of the National Geological Repository and BGS laboratory facilities.

We’re delighted to welcome Honorary Professor Angela Lamb to the Department of Classics & Archaeology @uniofnottingham.bsky.social. We’re looking forward to continuing to develop our stable isotope research and teaching, and broader collaborations with Angela and @bgs.ac.uk. #archaeology 🏺🧪

@uniofnottingham.bsky.social has appointed BGS’s senior isotope research geochemist, Angela Lamb, as an honorary professor. As part of her role, Angela will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching alongside facilitating collaborative research programmes between BGS and the University.

BGS SEISMIC INFORMATION: PHILIPPINES 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 13:59 UTC 6.9 MW DATE: 30 September 2025 ORIGIN TIME: 13:59 43s UTC LAT/LON: 11.151° North / 124.138° East DEPTH: 10 km MAGNITUDE: 6.9 Mw LOCALITY: Philippines

Join BGS' Andrew Hughes at noon today (local time) at the Lithium in South America seminar in Argentina. Andrew will be addressing sustainability in lithium mining and the implications for the rapid growth of brine-based supply. www.litioensudamerica.com.ar/en/schedule/... #LitioEnSudamérica2025

Natural hazard disasters in Indonesia are responsible for the loss of hundreds to thousands of lives each year and costs the national economy US$1 to US$3 billion. Effective disaster risk reduction across the spectrum of geohazards depends on decisions grounded in the best available earth science.

Nearly 900 young people have taken part in our virtual work experience programmes, many of them from groups often underrepresented in STEM. The results: ✅ 97% have a better understanding of geoscience careers ✅ 85% feel more confident about pursuing them Read more: www.bgs.ac.uk/news/opening...

We enjoyed welcoming visitors to explore Scotland’s fossil record with us today. Our collections reveal an incredible journey through time, from early marine life to land-dwelling reptiles 🦖 Our thanks to @scottishgeology.bsky.social for putting on the event!

Artificial intelligence helps scientists identify 3000 moving slopes potentially at risk of landslide In collaboration with the University of Florence in Italy, BGS has used a new, semi-automated method to identify slopes around Britain that are actively moving. www.bgs.ac.uk/news/artific...

Funding awarded for study on hydrogen storage potential in North Yorkshire The study will generate an understanding of what is possible for hydrogen storage at scale in the local area, supporting the area’s local economy and the UK’s energy security. www.bgs.ac.uk/news/funding...

New BGS GeoIndex viewer released for user testing. The beta release includes: 📊 - combined onshore and offshore data 🔍 - improved filter tools 📈 - links to discovery metadata 🗺️ - expanded basemap options For more info, please visit: www.bgs.ac.uk/news/new-bgs...

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