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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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
One to three months ago
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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
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University of Dundee, British Geological Survey, and Durham University collaborated on research mapping the North Sea seabed.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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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 TransactionalJohn Ferguson, from the University of Essex, secured a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship.Moves British Geological Survey
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Earth Shared contextGround observations are being used to inform satellite data collection in the Hudson Valley.Moves British Geological Survey
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SPIE provided seed funding for a new photonics lab at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana.
Moves British Geological Survey
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Durham University TransactionalA petition has been launched calling for policy change regarding uniform use, informed by research findings from September 1, 2026.Moves British Geological Survey
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Great Britain Shared contextThe UK defence ministry has adopted and begun using SpaceX's Starshield and Starlink services.Moves British Geological Survey
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University of Dundee OperationalLeading the FutureMoss research project, the University of the Highlands and Islands, University of Dundee, and James Hutton Institute are collaborating on moss research aimed at protecting vital carbon stores in Flow Country.Moves British Geological Survey
Connections
The 31 strongest of 184, 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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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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Fenland Operational
BGS is actively investigating Fenland and has uncovered evidence of a supervolcano beneath the area.
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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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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, providing expert analysis on geological issues.
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University of Nottingham Operational
The University of Nottingham and British Geological Survey are actively collaborating on a subsurface imaging project.
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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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Anna Harrison Structural
Anna Harrison is employed as a scientist at the British Geological Survey.
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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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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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University of Dundee Operational
The entities collaborated on research mapping the North Sea seabed.
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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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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology Mentioned together
Both organizations are noted for monitoring water resource status in the UK.
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Barnet Shared context
The British Geological Survey assessed Barnet as a high-risk and susceptible area.
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Antrim Shared context
The British Geological Survey conducts research activities at the Antrim site.
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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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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 beganSeptember 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.
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.
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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.