Research, news, events and geology of Scotland from the British Geological Survey in Scotland
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BGS in Scotland retweeted
31 Mar 2021
Our latest BGS newsletter is out now! This month we cover:
🌊 Secrets of the Mariana Trench
🏙️ Geoenergy research infrastructure in Glasgow
🌏 Adapting to a changing climate
💧 GeoClimate UKCP18 launch event
Read this and more here: mailchi.mp/bgs/bgs-monthly-n…
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BGS in Scotland retweeted
2 Apr 2021
The Mull of Galloway is the southernmost point in Scotland. This outcrop is of the Carghidown Formation, which consists of calcareous greywacke with interbedded mudstones.
This marine sedimentary rock was deposited around 444–433 million years ago during the Silurian Period.
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BGS in Scotland retweeted
7 Apr 2021
Tender closing 21 April – we are looking for a supplier to design and build geothermal infrastructure for the UK Geoenergy Observatory in Glasgow, further info here: ow.ly/DTEO50E4QPl
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BGS in Scotland retweeted
7 Apr 2021
"Researchers conclude that in the Northwest Pacific, the total hadal area is four times larger than that of trenches alone – roughly equivalent to the size of Alaska, Texas and Montana combined."
7 Apr 2021
Scientists from @UniofNewcastle in collaboration with @BritGeoSurvey have discovered that the deepest parts of our oceans- regions between 6,000 - 11,000M depth - could be far larger than previously thought.
ow.ly/4y7y50EhLfk
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BGS in Scotland retweeted
7 Apr 2021
Am Buachaille on #Staffa. A pile of #basalt columns can only be seen fully at low tide. The bending columns are the result of #lava cooling at different rates over 59 million years ago!
#Scotland #VisitScotland #historical #Highlands #Hebrides
📷 Peter Marston
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BGS in Scotland retweeted
24 Mar 2021
A lovely wild section of coast - needs a low tide, but some fantastic volcanic rocks to explore!
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BGS in Scotland retweeted
17 Feb 2021
#Staffa (staff-ay; island of pillars) was named by the #Vikings, who were astonished to see an island held up by huge, regular sticks or staves. They believed the regular #hexagonal columns could not have been formed by natural forces, and must be the work of #gods or #giants.😀
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BGS in Scotland retweeted
16 Feb 2021
Published today – Prof Alan MacDonald, who is based at the Lyell, led this research. It provides insight into #Africa’s distribution of groundwater storage and recharge.
It could help to protect against #climatechange and sustain groundwater pumping for #drinkingwater.
16 Feb 2021
An international team led by @BGSGroundwater has published maps quantifying long-term average groundwater recharge in Africa using ground-based measurements.
Read more ➡ ow.ly/V5JJ50DBCys
ALT New maps show rate of groundwater recharge across Africa
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BGS in Scotland retweeted
8 Feb 2021
SEISMIC ALERT: DIABAIG, HIGHLANDS 8 FEB 2021 2.1 ML
DATE: 8 Feb 2021
ORIGIN TIME: 05:42 37.4s UTC
LAT/LONG: 57.612° North / 5.673° West
GRID REF: 180.6 kmE / 863.9 kmN
DEPTH: 8.2 km
MAGNITUDE: 2.1 ML
LOCALITY: Approx 3km north of Diabaig, Highlands, 85km west of Inverness
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BGS in Scotland retweeted
8 Feb 2021
We're looking for a geomagnetism scientist with a good IT background. This post will be based at our Edinburgh offices.
careersportal.taleo.net/care…
ALT Image shows a black and white picture of the aurora borealis, with the name of the position open (geomagnetism scientist) and closing date of the job advert (28 February 2021)
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BGS in Scotland retweeted
27 Jan 2021
📅 VIRTUAL EVENT: The role of subsurface research labs in delivering net zero.
This @geolsoc event, convened by @ProfMikeBGS, will bring together scientists from across the globe to stimulate international collaboration in geoenergy.
➡ ow.ly/5YQj50Diqre
#Geo4NetZero
ALT Photo of Olkaria geothermal power plant, Kenya, with text reading: Virtual Event, 3 - 4 February, Realising the potential of UKGEOS.
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BGS in Scotland retweeted
28 Jan 2021
This virtual event will consider the role of subsurface research labs in delivering net zero: there are still places! geolsoc.org.uk/Events/Regist…
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PhD studentship opportunities at @UniStrathclyde - #CCS focus on CO2 storage sccs.org.uk/opportunities/jo… @BGS_Scotland @aberdeenuni @EdinburghUni @UofGlasgow @HeriotWattUni
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BGS in Scotland retweeted
1 Feb 2021
🆕 A new report explores attitudes towards geoenergy and decarbonisation.
Hazel Napier talks about the links between geoenergy, social science and net zero research.
Read 'Talking about geoenergy' on the blog: ow.ly/tr3S50DnW3a
#ukgeoenergyobs
#society
#NERCscience
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BGS in Scotland retweeted
25 Jan 2021
Wellll after (trying!!) a lunchtime practicing burns poetry with the wee ones - here’s to better times, #HappyBurnsDay from a snowy borders 😀❄️
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BGS in Scotland retweeted
25 Jan 2021
This is a fantastic 'real' Scottish Geopoem by Sorley Maclean scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk… (Scottish Poetry Library struggling a bit with #VirtualBurnsNight ) 2/4
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BGS in Scotland retweeted
25 Jan 2021
Its #BurnsNight but this year it has to be #VirtualBurnsNight - its traditional to share songs and poems - Burns loved the Scottish landscape so here is a #geoburns and a #volcanicburns since its #volcanomonday ! Look out for more from @VolColMac and @FaithfullJohn ! 1/4
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BGS in Scotland retweeted
25 Jan 2021
It’s #BurnsNight so as we tuck into our supper let’s celebrate some amazing researchers and businesses in Scotland #LocalImpact
ALT Haggis and neeps
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