When a significant landslide is reported, the Landslide Response Team is sent to assess it. They collect data for the National Landslide Database and provide local advice.

We have a core team of geologists, geomorphologists and engineering geologists who specialise in landslides.

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Blubberhouses, North Yorkshire

The A59 road was closed to the west of Blubberhouses in North Yorkshire due to a landslide. The BGS Landslide Response Team carried out a survey of the site.

Rest and Be Thankful, Argyll

Information from the BGS Landslide Response Team survey of this landslide.

Fenny Bentley B5065, Derbyshire

Images and information about the landslide

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