British Geological Survey.
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- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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The British Geological Survey is monitoring seismic activity across the UK, including the area of Newport.Some support1 report
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The British Geological Survey (BGS) has identified multiple areas, including Barnet, Camden, and Islington, as high-risk for subsidence.Well supported6 reports
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Joint research involving UK institutions confirmed the volcano reconstruction phase.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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A leading collaborative research project has begun in Ghana involving institutions from the UK and Ghana, focusing on subsurface imaging and climate-smart agriculture.Some support1 report
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A tremor was experienced and monitored in the Yorkshire region.Some support1 report
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Survey warns of subsidence risk in England, noting Essex is a vulnerable area, alongside reports of a surge in related insurance claims.Some support3 reports
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Researchers from the University of Oslo, British Geological Survey, and University of Bristol collaborated on analyzing zircon crystals for discovery.Some support1 report
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BGS uncovered evidence suggesting the presence of a supervolcano beneath the Fenland region.Some support2 reports
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Experts from the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology and British Geological Survey are monitoring water resources and providing commentary on drought in the UK.Some support1 report
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UK agencies, including the Met Office and BGS, are enhancing forecasting and mitigation plans for critical infrastructure against space weather risks.Some support1 report
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The British Geological Survey is monitoring seismic activity in the region of Scotland.Well supported3 reports
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NRGI and BGS formed a partnership to support critical minerals governance in Africa, including Sudan, and discussed sanctions and data analysis.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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University of Dundee, British Geological Survey, and Durham University collaborated on research mapping the North Sea seabed.Some support1 report
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BGS data shows homes in London and Essex are at risk of sinking due to subsidence, a finding reported by AOL.Some support1 report
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Chief geologist conducts research on the site Antrim.Some support1 report
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A scientist at the British Geological Survey analyzes the risk of ground subsidence in Great Britain, noting vulnerabilities to climate-driven ground shifts.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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Ground stability issues have been reported in the areas of London and Essex.Some support1 report
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Around British Geological Survey this week
News at the entities that move British Geological Survey most-
UK Research and Innovation TransactionalBurnham set a national goal for UK innovation during a summit in Manchester, planning collaboration with UKRI.Moves British Geological Survey
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Science and Technology Facilities Council OperationalThe scientific community, including the Royal Society and STFC, held talks with Members of Parliament.Moves British Geological Survey
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Earth Shared contextThe MMX mission, involving Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, will deliver a sample to Earth using a developed pneumatic sampler mechanism.Moves British Geological Survey
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Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana was named after Kwame Nkrumah, and its committee held an emergency meeting.
Moves British Geological Survey
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University of Nottingham OperationalUniversity of Nottingham leads projects funded by UK Research and Innovation to contribute to regional clean energy goals in the Midlands.Moves British Geological Survey
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Great Britain Shared contextBenjamin Franklin served as America's first ambassador to France, resolving debts and defining borders in a 2009 treaty.Moves British Geological Survey
Connections
The 32 strongest of 185, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Ekbal Hussain Structural
Ekbal Hussain is employed by the British Geological Survey.
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London Shared context
The British Geological Survey monitors and reports on geological risks, including subsidence and high-risk geology, specific to the London area.
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The two entities are actively engaged in a leading collaborative research project based in Ghana.
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Durham University Transactional
The two entities engaged in a specific collaborative project focused on mapping the North Sea seabed.
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Islington Operational
The British Geological Survey identifies and projects Islington as a high-risk and highly susceptible region.
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Fenland Operational
BGS is actively investigating Fenland and has uncovered evidence of a supervolcano beneath the area.
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University of Oslo Transactional
The two institutions collaborated on a specific scientific project involving the analysis of zircon crystals leading to a discovery.
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Science and Technology Facilities Council Operational
STFC led a research programme for forecasting tools, involving the British Geological Survey.
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Anna Harrison Structural
Anna Harrison is employed as a scientist at the British Geological Survey, providing expert analysis on geological issues.
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University of Nottingham Operational
University of Nottingham and British Geological Survey are collaborating on a subsurface imaging project.
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Essex Shared context
BGS issues official reports and warnings regarding ground stability and subsidence risks specific to the Essex area.
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Anna Harrison Structural
Anna Harrison is employed as a scientist at the British Geological Survey.
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England Shared context
The British Geological Survey provides scientific analysis and risk warnings concerning the geographical context of England.
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National Research and Innovation Agency Operational
The entities engage in joint research, specifically concerning volcano reconstruction.
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Alan MacDonald Structural
Alan MacDonald conducted assessments and provided estimates on groundwater reserves under the auspices of the British Geological Survey.
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Great Britain Shared context
The British Geological Survey operates within Great Britain to analyze geological risks.
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University of Dundee Operational
The entities collaborated on research mapping the North Sea seabed.
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Camden Shared context
BGS applies its scientific expertise to assess and forecast potential high-risk or vulnerable statuses for the area of Camden.
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Yorkshire Shared context
The British Geological Survey monitors seismic activity across the Yorkshire region.
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Earth Shared context
The British Geological Survey monitors and issues warnings regarding Earth's physical phenomena, such as storms and auroras.
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Lancashire Shared context
Lancashire serves as the geographical area of focus for the monitoring activities of the British Geological Survey.
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Northern Ireland Shared context
The relationship is implied by the operational scope of the British Geological Survey, which provides scientific context relevant to Northern Ireland.
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UK Research and Innovation Transactional
UK Research and Innovation provides funding to the British Geological Survey for climate-smart agriculture projects.
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University of Bristol Operational
University of Bristol contributed research to the British Geological Survey regarding UK geological history.
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Barnet Shared context
The British Geological Survey assessed Barnet as a high-risk and susceptible area.
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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology Mentioned together
Both organizations are noted for monitoring water resource status in the UK.
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AOL Shared context
AOL utilizes findings produced by the British Geological Survey regarding subsidence risk as part of its operational context.
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Antrim Shared context
The British Geological Survey conducts research activities at the Antrim site.
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Newport Shared context
The two entities are linked by the shared context of seismic monitoring activities taking place within the United Kingdom.
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Surrey Shared context
BGS experts were involved in assessing site safety.
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Scotland Shared context
The British Geological Survey conducts monitoring of seismic activity within the geographical boundaries of Scotland.
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Met Office Mentioned together
No evidence was provided describing the relationship between Met Office and British Geological Survey.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
5 events- Joint research involving UK institutions confirmed the volcano reconstruction phase.
- A leading collaborative research project has begun in Ghana involving institutions from the UK and Ghana, focusing on subsurface imaging and climate-smart agriculture.
- A tremor was experienced and monitored in the Yorkshire region.
- Survey warns of subsidence risk in England, noting Essex is a vulnerable area, alongside reports of a surge in related insurance claims.
- Researchers from the University of Oslo, British Geological Survey, and University of Bristol collaborated on analyzing zircon crystals for discovery.
August 2026
3 events- BGS uncovered evidence suggesting the presence of a supervolcano beneath the Fenland region.
- Experts from the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology and British Geological Survey are monitoring water resources and providing commentary on drought in the UK.
- UK agencies, including the Met Office and BGS, are enhancing forecasting and mitigation plans for critical infrastructure against space weather risks.
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July 2026
3 events- The British Geological Survey is monitoring seismic activity in the region of Scotland.
- NRGI and BGS formed a partnership to support critical minerals governance in Africa, including Sudan, and discussed sanctions and data analysis.
- University of Dundee, British Geological Survey, and Durham University collaborated on research mapping the North Sea seabed.
June 2026
5 events- The British Geological Survey (BGS) has identified multiple areas, including Barnet, Camden, and Islington, as high-risk for subsidence.
- BGS data shows homes in London and Essex are at risk of sinking due to subsidence, a finding reported by AOL.
- Chief geologist conducts research on the site Antrim.
- A scientist at the British Geological Survey analyzes the risk of ground subsidence in Great Britain, noting vulnerabilities to climate-driven ground shifts.
- Ground stability issues have been reported in the areas of London and Essex.