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BGS is hosting an Open Day at the UK Geoenergy Observatory, Glasgow on Wednesday 9 April! The tour will include an overview of mine water thermal energy & an opportunity to see the infrastructure required to abstract heat from the mine water. Register for free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-geoener...

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Did you hear BGS' Dr Holly Elliot on BBC Radio 4's Inside Science earlier? Holly was discussing critical minerals, their importance and the 'Goldilocks effect'. Listen in again here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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Have you ever wondered how on Earth mountains are made? Using our mountain building experiment, BGS' Teddy demonstrates how tectonic plates slowly move; folding, faulting & uplifting rock to create towering peaks. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBdu...

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Tristan da Cunha, home to the world's most remote community, is facing rising landslide risks as climate change reshapes its volcanic landscape 🌋 BGS scientist @volcanna.bsky.social is on the island, mapping hazards to help protect its 233 inhabitants. 📸 Neil Golding, February 2025

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The #CMIC conference at BGS brought together experts to tackle the critical mineral supply for the UK’s decarbonisation goals. Key discussions included the 2025 Criticality Assessment and securing mineral supply for growth. Read more: www.bgs.ac.uk/news/critica...

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BGS Head of International - Regional Geoscience, Dr Kathryn Goodenough, has been awarded the prestigious Coke Medal from The Geological Society. The award recognises contributions to science and activities that result in benefits to the community. Congratulations Kathryn! 🎖️

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Hydrogeologist at BGS. The role will provide leadership and project management for UK hydrogeology within the groundwater group. The post will be located at our Nottinghamshire HQ. Apply via the link below: www.careersportal.co.uk/UKRI-careers...

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Paul Everett, BGS building stone scientist, will be at @agiscotland.bsky.social's #GeoCom on Thursday. His presentation will provide info on BGS Data Products and access platforms for end users. This includes the recently released UK topsoil geochemistry product. www.agi.org.uk/events/14221/

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BGS is looking for new members to join our NERC Facilities Steering Committees over the next 4 years. We are looking for people from a wide range of scientific disciplines, at different career stages. Deadline for submissions is 5pm on March 14th 2025. www.bgs.ac.uk/news/call-fo...

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Looking for something fun to do with the kids today? Join us at @geolsoc.bsky.social's space-themed family fun day! Along with the @nhm-london.bsky.social ID team, we'll be sorting out meteorites from meteor-wrongs & helping you to work out these rocks really came from space! See you there!

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Delighted to have been shortlisted TWICE in the 2025 @prmoment.bsky.social Awards for our 'Quake it off' campaign. 🎉 Best use of content 🎉 Public sector campaign of the year Swifties and seismology are a potent combination! #PRmomentAwards

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A sinkhole has opened up in Surrey, but what is a sinkhole, and how do they develop? Listen to BGS' Shallow Geohazards and Risks team leader, Vanessa Banks explain on @BBCRadio4. Listen in from 19:50: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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A BGS team is visiting Zimbabwe, working with the British Embassy to build collaboration with colleagues at the Zimbabwe Geological Survey. The team have been visiting the Survey’s offices in Harare to discuss geodata management and critical minerals. #BGSInternational

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#LoveDataWeek highlights the importance of managing data — something our Geomaterials Warehouse Manager David Hadley does every day. His work ensures geological data remains preserved, accessible, and ready for future discoveries. Find out how his journey led him to this role ⬇️

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As a state of emergency is declared on the Greek island of Santorini, BGS seismologists are using artificial intelligence technology to provide high-resolution images of the ongoing seismic activity, in a bid to enhance short-term forecasting accuracy. www.bgs.ac.uk/news/artific...

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SEISMIC INFORMATION - CAYMAN ISLANDS 8 FEBRUARY 2025 23:23 UTC 7.6 MW DATE: 8 February 2025 ORIGIN TIME: 23:23 14s UTC LAT/LON: 17.702° North/82.456° West DEPTH: 10 km MAGNITUDE: 7.6Mw LOCALITY: Offshore Cayman Islands (approx. 200km SSW of the Cayman Islands and 600km west of Kingston, Jamaica)

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One week today BGS is hosting a free, in-person CPD session for primary teachers at @NHM_London. The day will focus on expanding your own knowledge of the subject matter, to enable you to develop lesson plans that work for your class. Book tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/primary-sc...

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BGS SEISMIC INFORMATION ... GLENLONAN, ARGYLL & BUTE 05 FEBRUARY 2025 03:03 UTC 2.2ML DATE: 05 February 2025 ORIGIN TIME: 03:03 22s UTC LAT/LON: 56.401° North / 5.387° West GRID REF: 191 kmE / 728kmN DEPTH: 2.6 km MAGNITUDE: 2.2 Ml LOCALITY: Glenlonan, Argyll & Bute

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BGS is looking for an experienced leader to serve as Chair of its Board. This role is crucial in guiding BGS & advancing its work in geoscience. The Chair will work closely with senior Directors to achieve strategic objectives & ensure success. www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...

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📢 In the latest GCG blog, Simon Harris, Collections Digitisation and Conservation Manager at @britgeosurvey.bsky.social, discusses the application of EasyLog Ambient Pharma in geological curation. Give it a read here: geocollnews.wordpress.com/2025/02/01/g...

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BGS are @MiningIndaba in Cape Town. We welcome delegates visiting us at the UK Pavilion (W30) to find out about the work we do to support the development of the critical minerals sector across Africa. miningindaba.com/home #BGSInternational

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Thank you to everyone who took part in our seabed geology consultation with The Crown Estate. The feedback has provided invaluable insights around national-scale seabed geology requirements. A summary of the results can now be found on our website: www.bgs.ac.uk/news/seabed-...

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Could underground disposal of carbon dioxide help to reduce India’s emissions? BGS geologists have partnered with research institutes in India to explore the potential for carbon capture and storage, with an emphasis on storage. Learn more: www.bgs.ac.uk/news/could-u... #BGSInternational

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BGS SEISMIC INFORMATION: CENTRAL NORTH SEA 3 FEBRUARY 2025 00:05 UTC 3.5 MW DATE: 03 February 2025 ORIGIN TIME: 00:05 23s UTC LAT/LON: 57.023° North / 1.841° East GRID REF: 633kmE / 799kmN DEPTH: 8 km MAGNITUDE: 3.5 Mw LOCALITY: Central North Sea

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Calling all keen puzzlers! We have three stunning 1000-piece geological jigsaws to choose from: 🗺️ Bedrock geology of Great Britain 🧲 A magnetic field model 📜 William Smith’s 1820 map Shop now! ow.ly/ClLX50UQgCk

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Hydrogeologist Tom has been in Peru as part of his PhD, looking at the importance of glaciers, wetlands & groundwater for mountain water resources. Fieldwork involved geophysics & water sampling for stable isotopes. Learn about the project in this paper: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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At BGS we don't just employ geologists! We have roles available for: 🏢Long term maintenance project manager 🖥️ Level 3 Business administration apprentice 👷‍♀️Health & Safety Advisor All positions will be located at our Nottinghamshire HQ. Look for your next role here: www.bgs.ac.uk/about-bgs/wo...

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Do you know any kids 13+ who are interested in geology? BGS is offering an online course on @springpod designed to help students grasp key concepts & build skills that will prepare them for a future in geosciences. The course runs til April 26: www.springpod.com/virtual-work...

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📣 Applications OPEN for our Hydro-JULES summer internship! 5 interns wanted for a 6-week programme in hydrology, climate, and environmental science. Four projects in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, and one with @britgeosurvey.bsky.social in Keyworth. Apply by 21 Feb: hydro-jules.org/hydro-jules-...

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🗓️Mapping Rocks - how to make geological maps at the British Geological Survey Hurry! There is still time to register for this special virtual @geolsoc.bsky.social talk with BGS geologist Leanne Hughes, which starts at 6.15pm this evening. 👇 www.geolsoc.org.uk/01-WRG-Mappi...

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A new space weather variation hazard index, developed by BGS researchers using data from the @esa.int swarm satellite constellation, provides a near-real time, global picture of geomagnetic variations to spot the local effects of space weather. www.bgs.ac.uk/news/new-glo...

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📰 More UK mines needed to secure critical minerals Gavin Mudd, BGS Director of the UK Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre has been featured in the @financialtimes.com this week discussing the vulnerability of the UK to shocks in the mineral supply chain. www.ft.com/content/b139...

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Do we need an online database of UK marine monitoring? 🌊 Please complete this questionnaire (forms.office.com/e/8s7N2HAs92) to let us know if you need metadata, data and/or programme information about UK marine monitoring. For more details and information:https://hubs.la/Q032vhwR0

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We're holding open days at the UK Geoenergy Observatory in Glasgow on the 21 Jan & 10 April. Guided tours will include an overview of thermal energy and an opportunity to see the infrastructure required to abstract heat from mine water. To register visit 👇 www.eventbrite.com/e/uk-geoener...

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BGS SEISMIC INFORMATION: NORWEGIAN SEA 12 JANUARY 2025 20:05 UTC 4.7 ML DATE: 12 January 2025 ORIGIN TIME: 20:05 50s UTC LAT/LON: 62.347° North / 4.717° East GRID REF: 747.3 kmE / 1403.3 kmN DEPTH: 16 km MAGNITUDE: 4.7 ML LOCALITY: Norwegian Sea

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SEISMIC INFORMATION: KYUSHU, JAPAN 13 JANUARY 2025 12:19 UTC 6.8 MW DATE: 13 January 2025 ORIGIN TIME: 12:19 33s UTC LAT/LON: 31.860° North / 131.519° East DEPTH: 48 km MAGNITUDE: 6.8 Mw LOCALITY: Offshore Kyushu Japan (approximately 20 km southeast of Miyazaki and 870 km WSW of Tokyo, Japan)

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📆 WEBINAR: Underground Thermal Energy Storage: Uncertainties and Benefits Join us for a special live webinar hosted by Vanessa Starcher and Michael Spence, BGS Science and Operation leads for the UK Geoenergy Observatories. Further info and registration 👇 ukri.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Did you know that you can access nine free BGS geological datasets through the Ordnance Survey Data Hub? Datasets available through the hub include: - BGS Geology 625k - BGS GeoSure 5km hex grid - BGS GeoClimate UKCP18 Open - BGS GeoCoast Open To access, visit 👇 osdatahub.os.uk/downloads/open

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2024 saw us host our bi-annual Open Day, visit the @royalsociety.org, @greenmanfest.bsky.social and more! We love getting out and about to teach people the importance of rocks to our society - and how fun they are! We can't wait to do more events in 2025; where would you like to see us next?

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