Studying geohazards from space and funding for hydrogen storage study in the East Midlands

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Landslide aftermath, showing the slip from the top of a cliff. Houses perches atop the cliff.

Studying multi-hazards from space

Landslides and floods triggered by earthquakes pose a great threat to human life and infrastructure. Currently, research into mitigation of these natural hazards has focused on events triggered during or shortly after earthquakes; for example, the failure of a slope shortly after a seismic event.

However, there is currently little research into earthquakes affecting landslides and flooding in the longer term. A new BGS-led project, funded by the European Space Agency, will utilise the latest satellite technologies to better understand the relationships between these hazards.
Quarry at Upper Madeley Farm, looking NE

Funding awarded for study on hydrogen storage potential in the East Midlands

A new study has been awarded funding to explore the underground hydrogen storage potential in the East Midlands.

The study is the first of its kind in the region.
Gillian Martin stands to the right, with BGS' Alison Monaghan to the left and Vanessa Starcher in the middle. All are wearing PPE.

Unlocking our geothermal potential: a Scottish Government visit to the Glasgow Observatory

Gillian Martin MSP visits the UK Geoenergy Observatory in Glasgow to learn about geothermal energy and see the research being carried out at the facility.

In other news

Peter undertaking some chemistry measurements from the drip waters we are collecting as they percolate into the cave.

Extracting formation temperatures from stalagmites 

The development of a palaeothermometer from stalagmites has been something of a ‘holy grail’ for palaeoclimate scientists over the last 50 years. BGS’s Andrew Smith travelled to the karstic depressions of northern Spain to test a new method for extracting cave speleothem.
Prof Neil Hyatt

New appointments to BGS Science Advisory Committee

BGS is delighted to welcome Ruth Allington, Prof Neil Hyatt and Prof Jennifer McKinley, to our committee that advises on the development and delivery of BGS public good science. These appointments mark the latest step in the ongoing delivery of BGS’s essential geological expertise.
BGS Geological Walk in Keyworth

Vacancy: Non-Executive Director of the Board of the British Geological Survey

We have an exciting opportunity for a Non-Executive Director to join our board to ensure BGS carries out its activities in line with the NERC/UKRI governance framework, ensuring high quality organisational governance.

On the blog

Laguna Tebinquiche in Salar de Atacama, Chile, with the Andes mountains in the background. BGS ©UKRI.

Responsible extraction in South America’s Lithium Triangle

Issues exist around the potential effects of lithium brine mining on sensitive habitats, groundwater and local and indigenous communities. A BGS team visited Argentina and Chile to investigate how to extract lithium more responsibly in the face of growing worldwide demand.
Conducting research at the BGS Keyworth laboratories. © Riveen Pehesara Kumanayaka

Laboratory life: my work experience week at BGS

Aspiring astrophysicist Riveen Pehesara Kumanayaka shares his experience following an A-level work placement within the BGS Keyworth laboratories.