Press statement: Landslides triggered by Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis in the UK

On Sunday 9 February 2020, Storm Ciara hit the UK with very high winds and intense rainfall causing widespread disruption and flooding.




Groundwater flood warnings and alerts

Groundwater flood warnings and alerts




Information and Records Management Society appoints BGS data manager as vice-chair

BGS Data Manager, Jaana Pinnick, has been appointed vice-chair of the Information and Records Management Society (IRMS).




British Geological Survey welcomes visit from Rushcliffe MP Ruth Edwards

Scientists at the British Geological Survey (BGS) welcomed newly elected Rushcliffe MP, Ruth Edwards, to its headquarters in Keyworth on Friday (7 February).




BGS Director, Dr Karen Hanghøj, is recognised with honorary doctorate

The Director of the British Geological Survey (BGS), Dr Karen Hanghøj, has been
recognised for her outstanding contribution to geological research by one of Sweden’s
top-ranked universities.