Our #RockDoc, Clive, is such a fan of pebbles he's written a book on them! Here he imparts some wisdom from The Pebble Spotter's Guide on how to identify pebbles and even what equipment to take on your search. Get ready for a weekend of pebble fun here: bgs.ac.uk/news/pebble-sp…

#DYK caves accurately reflect the average annual external air temperature? and that stalagmites may contain a historical record of temperature change? We explored the karstic caves of northern Spain, aiming to create a stalagmite palaeothermometer: bgs.ac.uk/news/extractin…

I'm in #Busan for #IGC2024, and we'll be showcasing all things Scottish for the IGC 2028 Glasgow bid. Plus I'll be giving a couple of talks on #lithium and representing British Geological Survey at various meetings. A busy week ahead!

#IGC2024 starts today! We hope everyone has a fab time. BGS' Dr Kathryn Goodenough will be present as part of the team promoting the #IGC2028Glasgow bid, as well as giving the talks 'Lithium pegmatites across Africa' & 'Geometallurgy for the Energy Transition'. igc2024korea.org

Representatives of IGC 2028 Glasgow head to IGC Busan this week to promote their bid to host the 38th International Geological Congress in Glasgow in 2028. We have been working with British Geological Survey and ScottishGeology to prepare. For more information visit igc2028glasgow.org

Here's some of our favourite photos of rocks and minerals under the microscope, aren't they beautiful? You can view all these and more on our Geoscenic website: geoscenic.bgs.ac.uk/asset-bank/act…

Our report "Layered soils in the shallow subsurface (<6.0 m), North Sea; a data report" is now available. nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/5379…… British Geological Survey University of Dundee Durham University #MarineGeoscience #CableBurialRiskAssessment #LayeredSoils #Anchors

Today is Garnet be the day that they're gonna throw it back to you 🎶

A new study has been awarded funding to explore the underground hydrogen storage potential in the East Midlands. The study is the first of its kind in the region. More: bgs.ac.uk/news/funding-a…

📬 Our latest newsletter is out now, featuring: 🌌 Studying geohazards from space 💸 Funding for hydrogen storage potential 🏞️ Extracting temperatures from stalagmites 👥 Appointments to our Scientific Advisory Committee Read & sub: ow.ly/nf5P50T9SGO

Happy retirement John Rees British Geological Survey 38 years service 🥂🥂🥂

We’re taking part in the Scottish Geology Festival with a guided walk along the Arbroath Cliffs which lie within the Strathmore area, currently being re-surveyed by BGS to provide updated geological data & info for the region. Learn more & book your spot: scottishgeologytrust.org/event/guided-w…

Do you think rocks rock? Do you want to join a world-leading geological organisation? We have a vacancy for a deputy head of estates (Keyworth, Nottingham) with a focus on net zero. Take a look and apply now: careersportal.co.uk/UKRI-careers/j…

📢 New £38 million project to reduce the impact of floods and droughts. BGS will take a leading role in efforts to better predict the location and effects of extreme weather events: bgs.ac.uk/news/new-38-mi…

If you're at EIGConference today, catch Clive Mitchell 💙 giving the talk 'exploring the mysteries of UK mineral waste' at 2PM in the waste reduction session, Larkin C lecture theatre. #EIGHull2024

BGS' minerals geoscientist Tom Bide will be speaking at #EIGHull2024 today, on 'sun, sea and sand: highlighting good practice for sand mining. He'll be at session 06, marine and coastal resources in the main auditorium. Make sure to catch him at 4:30PM.

Can you teach an old mine new tricks?! 🤔 Gavin Mudd, Director of the UK Critical Mineral Intelligence Centre, joins the @nakedscientists podcast and discusses options for reinvigorating existing mines.

Come and chat to us about all things minerals at #EIGHull2024!

#DidYouKnow Shetland contains rocks from every geological period from the Precambrian to the Devonian?! It is also the most northerly of the UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 Global Geoparks situated in the UK and a haven for wildlife, especially birds. bgs.ac.uk/geology-projec…

📅 GUIDED GEOLOGY WALK, ARBROATH - 14 SEPTEMBER We are taking part in the #ScottishGeologyFestival! Join BGS Geologists for a special guided walk around the unconformity at Whiting Ness. For more information and to reserve your place, please visit 👇 scottishgeologytrust.org/event/guided-w…