Websites hosted by the British Geological Survey

The British Geological Survey hosts the websites of several organisations which share the Survey's goal of promoting the discovery, understanding and enjoyment of the geoscience world.

Disclaimer: Each organisation retains full rights and responsibilities for its content. Questions, suggestions and comments should be directed to the person maintaining each site. Questions regarding hosted sites in general should be directed to the BGS Webmaster (www-bgs@bgs.ac.uk).

Afghanistan minerals AGID BARGE
Afghanistan flagThe official web site for the Afghanistan Geological Survey, a component body of the Afghanistan Ministry of Mines. Logo for AGIDAGID (the Association of Geoscientists for International Development). BARGE LogoBARGE (the Bioaccessibility Research Group of Europe).
BIAS CGI Changing Water Cycle
BIAS (Biologically Inspired Acoustic Systems) project is a consortium of experts whose objective is to harness the acoustic capabilities of biological systems. CGI LogoCommission for the Management and Application of Geoscience Information. Changing Water Cycle LogoA NERC funded research programme which will develop an integrated, quantitative understanding of changes in the global water cycle.
EMODNET-Geology portal ESEF(EW) Explore Quarry Restoration
EMODNET LogoEuropean Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODNET) ESEF LogoEarth Science Education Forum for England and Wales, incorporates the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Earth Sciences web pages. EQREQR is an interactive tool that has been developed to help communities discover the restoration potential of quarries.
Falklands Oil Foundations of the Mendips Foundations of the Peak
Falklands Oil LogoFalkland Islands Government, Department of Mineral Resources. FOTP LogoAn interactive guide to the natural and man-made landscape of the Mendip Hills. FOTP Logo Guide to the Derbyshire Peak District.
FORGE Geological Survey of Northern Ireland GIG
Fate of Repository Gases logoFate of Repository Gases. Geological Survey of Northern Ireland LogoGeological Survey of Northern Ireland. GIG LogoGeoscience Information Group.
GSI3D IAGA IBIS
GSI3D LogoGeological surveying and investigation in three dimensions. IAGA LogoDIVISION V: Geomagnetic observatories, surveys and analyses: International Association of Geomagnetism and Aeronomy IBISIsotopes in Biogenic Silica.
InformaTEC Invest in Mining in Mali Irish Historical Geological Maps
InformaTEC is a NERC funded Technology Cluster for the field of Data, Models and Informatics. Information on the mining environment in Mali. Irish Historical Maps logoA range of historical geological maps, sections and memoirs of Ireland, mostly from the 19th century.
London Basin Forum MineralsUK MAREMAP
London Basin Forum logoThe London Basin Forum (unearthing London's geology): a research consortium of industrial and academic partners whose aim is to produce a baseline model for the London Basin. MineralsUK LogoUp-to-date information on mineral exploration, mining, production and trade. MAREMAP logoImproving our understanding of the seabed environment around the UK.
Mining Access Portal NERC Projects NERC Soil Portal
Mining access portalPartnership of public sector bodies to make information about the extent of historic underground mining of non-coal minerals in Britain more accessible. NERC logo

NERC Soil Portal

Provides a gateway to discover, view and download large-scale soils property datasets from across NERC research centres.
NIGL OneGeology PADAMOT
NERC Isotope Geosciences Laboratory (NIGL) LogoNERC Isotope Geosciences Laboratory. OneGeology LogoCreating a dynamic digital geological map for the world. PADAMOT LogoPalaeohydrogeological Data Analysis and Model Testing.
Planning4Minerals QICS SADC Groundwater Grey Literature Archive
Planning4Minerals LogoThis site is a training resource in key planning issues related to aggregate minerals. Quantifying and monitoring potential ecosystem impacts of geological carbon storage (QICS)Quantifying and monitoring potential ecosystem impacts of geological carbon storage (QICS). SADC logoAn archive of groundwater literature from the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
SCMR Storm Risk Mitigation UK geoscience: Earth Science in the 21st century
IUGS Subcommission on the systematics of Metamorphic Rocks LogoIUGS Subcommission on the systematics of Metamorphic Rocks. Storm Risk MitigationA NERC funded research programme which aims to improve short and longer term forecasting of storms and their impacts on catchments and coasts. UK geoscienceContribute to the C21 Earth Sciences Forum and shape the future direction of UK geoscience.
UK Minerals Forum U-Series
UK Minerals Forum logoThis site debates and informs government and the public on the prudent use, sustainable management and supply of UK minerals. U-Series logoUSeries.org is a website for the exchange and development of ideas related to U-series geochronology.