British Geological Survey unveils new visual identity

The British Geological Survey (BGS), has today unveiled a new brand and visual identity to reflect and support its vision for a safer, more sustainable environmental future.




Scientists identify hidden landslides beneath Scottish lochs

Survey data shows five locations around the Scottish coast which are subject to underwater landslides.




BGS signs Memorandum of Understanding with Radioactive Waste Management

The British Geological Survey (BGS) has today [Wednesday, 24 June] entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) agreement with Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) to inform the UK’s geological disposal programme.




New tool estimates brownfield land for Greater Manchester

A new digital planning tool is helping authorities to estimate the ground risk and cost of developing brownfield sites in Greater Manchester.




Scientists track faults ready to trigger earthquakes

Researchers at the British and US Geological Surveys have developed a new method for identifying risky faults with high potential to generate earthquakes.