The BGS operate an observatory site at Virkisjökull in south-east Iceland, studying the evolution of the glacier and the surrounding landscape and their responses to regional climate.
Sensors at the site are constantly collecting climate and seismic data. Repeated high resolution surveys study how both the glacier and land surface, and the deposits beneath, change over time.
We are using the latest cutting-edge technologies, not used in combination anywhere else in the world. These give unique insights into: processes of landscape formation responses of glacial systems to climate forcing
Archive Awareness Campaign was originally designed to be a celebration of the rich archive collections held within the UK. For the past seven years the British Geological Survey has hosted an annual event to demonstrate the variety of its archive holdings and their value to science.
Due to major site restructuring at BGS Keyworth we are currently unable to hold the event and have created this online display to showcase some of our unique and valuable collections.
Learn more about BGS and its archives, including interesting stories about BGS work, past, present and future
bgschannel is the British Geological Survey's YouTube channel.
The British Geological Survey (BGS) is the nation's principal supplier of objective, impartial and up-to-date geological expertise and information for decision making for governmental, commercial and individual users.
BGS carries out research in strategically important areas including energy and natural resources, vulnerability to environmental change and hazards, and Earth System Science, often in collaboration with the national and international scientific academic community. In this way BGS maintains and develops understanding of earth sciences to improve policy-making, enhance national wealth and reduce risk.
bgschannel is the British Geological Survey's YouTube channel.
The British Geological Survey (BGS) is the nation's principal supplier of objective, impartial and up-to-date geological expertise and information for decision making for governmenta...
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