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@blairdardieprimary.bsky.socialReposted by @bgs.ac.ukP5b have been learning all about different types of rocks! They analysed the rocks by describing what they looked like and felt like. Thanks to @bgs.ac.uk for the resources! #partnerships #STEMGlasgow #successfullearners
@bgs.ac.ukA historic watercolour has been unearthed on the back of a Dryburgh geological field map🗺️
The beautiful painting, believed to have been made by geologist Benjamin Neeve Peach while on fieldwork in the early 1870s has been discovered in the BGS archives.
Learn more:
www.bgs.ac.uk/news/histori...
@bgs.ac.ukCongratulations to our colleagues at the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland, for an outstanding success at the 2026 All-Ireland Sustainability Awards last night, winning in three categories! The awards recognise excellence in sustainability, innovation and impact across the island of Ireland.
@bgs.ac.ukThe Geological Survey of Northern Ireland and @nationaltrust.org.uk have teamed up to help save Mussenden Temple from erosion through a coastal monitoring and adaption plan.
Watch the team talk about how they're going about it on UTV, here:
www.itv.com/watch/news/p...
@bgs.ac.ukBGS geoscientist @ekbal.bsky.social is featured in a new book 'Scientists Making a Difference' 👨🔬 which tells the stories of scientists addressing some of the biggest issues of our time. In the book, Ekbal talks about his career path, which led him to using remote sensing to understand earthquakes.
@bgs.ac.ukBGS is at the #WorldWaterCongress from 4 to 8 October in Glasgow.
We'll be promoting BGS' data products and services in areas including geological hazards, groundwater and soils.
Visit us on stand 732.
@bgs.ac.ukThe BGS maps portal provides access to over 45,000 high-res viewing images of almost all maps produced by BGS since mapping started in 1832.
This sheet is from 1852. It shows North part of Anglesey, and part of Holyhead Island Mineral Lodes.
Access the portal: www.bgs.ac.uk/information-...
@bgs.ac.ukWhat lies beneath Europe’s sinking ground?
Land subsidence is becoming increasingly visible across Europe. New research examines how better monitoring, shared data and a deeper understanding of the subsurface can help assess and manage its impacts.
@bgs.ac.ukAt this time, no reports have been received that this event has been felt.
If you live in the area and felt the earthquake, or even if you didn't, please consider filling out our questionnaire, which helps our scientists understand more about the event:
@bgs.ac.ukBGS SEISMIC INFORMATION: TALYLLYN, GWYNEDD 24 SEPTEMBER 2026 15:00 UTC 2.7 ML DATE: 24 September 2026 ORIGIN TIME: 15:00 58s UTC LAT/LON: 52.663° North / 3.913° West GRID REF: 270.6 kmE / 309.0 kmN DEPTH: 14 km MAGNITUDE: 2.7 ML
@bgs.ac.ukFollowing our field campaign in April, BGS, GSNI and @ukceh.bsky.social returned to Blakeney and Cley in Norfolk to continue investigations into the gravel barriers and surrounding marshes.
Fieldwork included saline intrusion investigations, drone surveys and geophysical scans.
@bgs.ac.ukBGS' Head of Groundwater, Professor Alan MacDonald, has been recognised with the President's Award by the International Association of Hydrogeologists for his extensive contributions to groundwater science.
www.bgs.ac.uk/news/profess... @iahgroundwater.bsky.social
@bgs.ac.ukFelt in and around Silverdale. Reports describe a “loud boom with weak shaking for a couple of seconds” and “like a really strong explosion, rattled the doors and windows”. A further report stated the event “sounded like a lorry crashing into the house”.
@bgs.ac.ukBGS SEISMIC INFORMATION ... SILVERDALE, LANCASHIRE 21 SEPTEMBER 2026 08:38 UTC 2.7 ML DATE: 21 September 2026 ORIGIN TIME: 08:38 48s UTC LAT/LON: 54.166° North / -2.830° East GRID REF: 346 kmE / 475 kmN DEPTH: 3 km MAGNITUDE: 2.7 ML LOCALITY: Silverdale, Lancashire
@bgs.ac.ukScientists in Ghana are set to “see” beneath the soil surface in real time for the first time, using a new technology expected to improve climate-resilient farming and deepen understanding of how water and nutrients move underground.
@bgs.ac.ukNew interdisciplinary research highlights the hidden issue affecting rural water supplies across Africa.
Understanding these interactions can help deliver more reliable water supply for rural communities.
@bgs.ac.ukBGS SEISMIC INFORMATION ... SOUTHERN NORTH SEA 18 SEPTEMBER 2026 13:04 UTC 3.3 ML DATE: 18 September 2026 ORIGIN TIME: 13:04 30s UTC LAT/LON: 53.310° North / 0.591° East GRID REF: 573 kmE / 382 kmN DEPTH: 11 km MAGNITUDE: 3.3 Ml LOCALITY: Southern North Sea, 20km East Sutton-on-Sea
@bgs.ac.ukMystery of one of the earliest recorded space weather impacts solved 🌌
BGS scientists were part of an international team that has solved a 178-year-old mystery surrounding one of the earliest recorded examples of space weather affecting technology.
@bgs.ac.ukWhether you're a geological enthusiast, researcher, or just curious about your area, BGS offers a suite of interactive mapping tools that allow you to:
🪨 Explore bedrock and superficial geology
🗺️ Access onshore and marine datasets
🌱 Track soil types and groundwater
@bgs.ac.ukUK Groundwater levels remain robust as seasonal recession slows 💧 🗺️
The latest BGS groundwater summary, analysing data from the end of August, has confirmed that the seasonal depletion of major groundwater aquifers continues but at a reduced rate.
Read the summary:
nrfa.ceh.ac.uk/nhmp/monthly...
