BGS
The British Geological Survey is a world-leading geological survey and global geoscience organisation, focused on public-good science for government and research to understand earth and environmental processes.
Datasets
BGS Geology
| Dataset | Description |
| BGS 1:50k Artificial ground | Represents areas of man-made or significantly modified ground, such as urban areas and quarries. |
| BGS 1:50k Bedrock | Displays the solid geology beneath soil and superficial deposits at a 1:50k scale. |
| BGS 1:50k Linear features | Identifies linear geological features such as faults, dykes, and boundaries. |
| BGS 1:50k Mass movement | Shows areas affected by geological processes like landslides or slope failures. |
| BGS 1:50k Superficial deposits | Maps unconsolidated surface deposits, such as river alluvium or glacial sediments. |
| BGS 1:625k Faults | Highlights major fault lines and structural features on a broader scale. |
| BGS 1:625k Dykes | Shows igneous intrusions such as dykes and sills at a national scale. |
| BGS 1:625k Bedrock | Provides a general overview of the underlying solid geology across the UK. |
| BGS 1:625k Superficial | Offers a high-level map of superficial deposits across the UK. |
| BGS 1:625k Bedrock Lithology | Focuses on the composition and material properties of bedrock geology. |
| BGS 1:625k Bedrock Lithostratigraphy | Details the stratigraphic units and layering within bedrock at a 1:625k scale. |
| BGS 1:625k Superficial Lithostratigraphy | Describes the stratigraphy and structure of superficial deposits on a national scale. |
https://www.bgs.ac.uk/datasets/bgs-geology/
BGS Offshore Geology
| Dataset | Description |
| BGS 1:1M Seabed Sediments | Represents seabed sediment types at a 1:1 million scale, including sand, gravel, mud, and mixed sediments. |
| BGS Offshore 1:250 Hard Substrate | Maps areas of exposed hard substrate on the seabed, such as rocky outcrops or reefs. |
| BGS Offshore 1:250k Marine Bedrock | Displays the bedrock geology beneath the seabed at a 1:250k scale. |
| BGS Offshore 1:250k Marine Bedrock Linear Features | Highlights linear geological features offshore, such as faults and structural lineations in the marine bedrock. |
| BGS Offshore 1:250k Sea Bed Sediment | Shows the distribution of sediment types on the seabed at a detailed 1:250k scale. |
https://www.bgs.ac.uk/map-viewers/geoindex-offshore/
BGS GeoScour
| Dataset | Description |
| GeoScour - Designated Sites | Identifies designated environmental or geological sites that may be impacted by scour processes. |
| GeoScour - Flood Accommodation | Highlights areas with potential to accommodate floodwaters, reducing scour risks. |
| GeoScour - Geological Runoff Potential | Maps areas where geological features influence surface water runoff and potential scour. |
| GeoScour - Morphology | Analyzes landform shapes and features relevant to erosion and scour processes. |
| GeoScour - Stability | Assesses the stability of geological features in relation to potential scour events. |
| GeoScour - Surface Geology Susceptibility Average | Provides an averaged measure of surface geology's susceptibility to scour over large areas. |
https://www.bgs.ac.uk/datasets/bgs-geoscour-open/
BGS GeoSure
| Dataset | Description |
| Collapsible Deposits - 5km Hex | Maps areas with soil or deposits that may collapse when wet or loaded, potentially causing ground instability. |
| Landslides - 5km Hex | Identifies areas prone to landslides, including potential and historical occurrences. |
| Running Sand - 5km Hex | Highlights areas where loosely packed sands may flow or shift under pressure or when waterlogged. |
| Shrink Swell - 5km Hex | Assesses areas where clay-rich soils may expand or contract with changes in moisture content. |
| Soluble Rocks - 5km Hex | Maps regions with rocks, such as limestone or gypsum, that are susceptible to dissolution and potential subsidence. |
https://www.bgs.ac.uk/datasets/geosure/
BGS GeoClimate UKCP18
| Dataset | Description |
| UKCP18 - Shrink Swell 2030 | Predicts the potential for shrink-swell hazards in clay-rich soils across the UK by 2030, based on UKCP18 climate projections. |
| UKCP18 - Shrink Swell 2070 | Projects the potential for shrink-swell hazards in clay-rich soils across the UK by 2070, considering future climate scenarios. |
https://www.bgs.ac.uk/datasets/geoclimateukcp18-open/
BGS Mining Hazard
| Dataset | Description |
| Mining Hazard (excluding Coal) - 1km Hex | Identifies areas with potential ground instability risks associated with historical or current non-coal mining activities, such as metal ores, limestone, or chalk extraction, at a 1km resolution. |
https://www.bgs.ac.uk/datasets/mining-hazard-not-including-coal-coverage/
BGS Soil Parent Material
| Dataset | Description |
| Soil - Carbonate Content | Indicates the carbonate (calcium carbonate or limestone) content within soil, affecting pH and fertility. |
| Soil - Depth | Provides information on the depth of soil layers, important for agriculture and construction. |
| Soil - European Soil Bureau Description | Describes soil characteristics according to the European Soil Bureau classification system. |
| Soil - Group | Categorizes soils into groups based on their properties, such as drainage or composition. |
| Soil - Parent Material Grain Size | Identifies the grain size of the parent material from which the soil is derived, influencing soil texture. |
| Soil - Texture | Describes the proportions of sand, silt, and clay in the soil, critical for water retention and drainage. |
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