What does the British Geological Survey do?

The British Geological Survey (BGS) is the nation's principal supplier of objective, impartial and up-to-date geological expertise and information for decision making for governmental, commercial and individual users.

BGS carries out research in strategically important areas including energy and natural resources, vulnerability to environmental change and hazards, and Earth System Science, often in collaboration with the national and international scientific academic community. In this way BGS maintains and develops understanding of earth sciences to improve policy-making, enhance national wealth and reduce risk.

ICP-AES (Inductively Coupled Atomic Emission Spectrometer) in BGS laboratories
Research		 BGS Enquiry Service
Data and advice		 BGS Digital Geological map
Mapping		 The center of Plymouth, Montserrat
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