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 ESEF(EW)
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 ESEF LogoEarth Science Education Forum for England and Wales, incorporates the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Earth Sciences web pages.
Explore Quarry Restoration Falklands Oil Foundations of the Mendips
EQREQR is an interactive tool that has been developed to help communities discover the restoration potential of quarries. Falklands Oil LogoFalkland Islands Government, Department of Mineral Resources FOTP LogoAn interactive guide to the natural and man-made landscape of the Mendip Hills.
Foundations of the Peak FORGE Geological Survey of Northern Ireland
FOTP Logo Guide to the Derbyshire Peak District. Fate of Repository Gases logoFate of Repository Gases Geological Survey of Northern Ireland LogoGeological Survey of Northern Ireland
GIG GSI3D IBIS
GIG LogoGeoscience Information Group GSI3D LogoGeological surveying and investigation in three dimensions 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 Mining Access Portal NIGL
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. 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 Isotope Geosciences Laboratory (NIGL) LogoNERC Isotope Geosciences Laboratory

MineralsUK OneGeology PADAMOT
MineralsUK LogoUp-to-date information on mineral exploration, mining, production and trade. OneGeology LogoCreating a dynamic digital geological map for the world. PADAMOT LogoPalaeohydrogeological Data Analysis and Model Testing
NERC Projects SCMR The geology of Leicestershire and Rutland
NERC logo IUGS Subcommission on the systematics of Metamorphic Rocks LogoIUGS Subcommission on the systematics of Metamorphic Rocks Outctop in LeicestershireDatasets held relating to the geology of Leicestershire and Rutland.
Planning4Minerals UK geoscience: Earth Science in the 21st century UK Minerals Forum
Planning4Minerals LogoThis site is a training resource in key planning issues related to aggregate minerals. UK geoscienceContribute to the C21 Earth Sciences Forum and shape the future direction of UK geoscience. This site debates and informs government and the public on the prudent use, sustainable management and supply of UK minerals.
UKAS 2009
UK Archaeological Sciences 2009 Biennial Conference