AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Dissolved methane concentrations in groundwater (NERC Grant NE/R017832/1)

This dataset contains dissolved methane concentrations from groundwater in Great Britain, predominantly from England. Data were collated in Microsoft Excel (.xlsx) format from four publicly accessible sources: the British Geological Survey (from Bell et al., 2017), the Environment Agency for England (from the online Water Quality Archive), and local baseline data for the shale gas sites of Preston New Road (from Cuadrilla Resources) and Kirby Misperton (from Third Energy). In total, 2997 dissolved methane concentrations are included in the dataset and were collected from 922 unique locations from October 1992 to July 2018. The data were used within a Bayesian framework to create a dynamic baseline (a baseline that can change in time and space to reflect ongoing environmental change) that can predict the probability that a change in dissolved methane concentration has occurred, for example in the context of monitoring aquifers at shale gas sites using hydraulic fracturing methods. The data presented are the underlying dataset to Wilson et al., 2020, Science of the Total Environment: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.134854. Bell, R. A., Darling, W. G., Ward, R. S., Basava-Reddi, L., Halwa, L., Manamsa, K., & Dochartaigh, B. Ó. (2017). A baseline survey of dissolved methane in aquifers of Great Britain. Science of the Total Environment, 601, 1803-1813. Wilson, M. P., Worrall, F., Davies, R. J., & Hart, A. (2020). A dynamic baseline for dissolved methane in English groundwater. Science of The Total Environment, 711, 134854.

Tags: Aquifers, Environmental science, Groundwater, Hydraulic fracturing, Methane, NERC_DDC, Shale, Water
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
VOLCORE, a global database of visible tephra layers sampled by ocean drilling (NERC Grant NE/P020895/1)

The VOLCORE (Volcanic Core Records) database is a collection of 34,696 visible tephra (volcanic ash and lithological or grain size variations) occurrences reported in the initial reports volumes of all of the Deep Sea Drilling Project (DSDP; 1966–1983), the Ocean Drilling Program (ODP; 1983–2003), the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP; 2003–2013) and the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP; 2013-present) up to and including IODP Expedition 381. The combined international ocean drilling programmes (OD) have locations with global coverage. Cored tephra layers and tephra-bearing sediments span timescales from recent to ~150 million years in age. This database is a collection of information about reported visible tephra layers entirely or predominantly composed of volcanic ash. Data include the depth below sea floor, tephra thickness, location, and any reported comments. An approximate age was estimated for most (29,493) of the tephra layers using published age-depth models. The database can be used as a starting point for studies of tephrochronology, volcanology, geochemistry, studies of sediment transport and palaeoclimatology.

Tags: NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Mg/Ca ratios from multiple species of planktonic foraminifera from the Middle Miocene to modern from multiple sites in the global ocean (NERC Grant NE/N002598/1)

Mg/Ca in multiple species of planktonic foraminifera from five time slices since the Middle Miocene to present (target ages 15, 12.5, 10, 7.5, 4.5, 2.5 and 0 Ma). These samples are from a range of globally and latitudinally distributed DSDP (Deep Sea Drilling Program), ODP (Ocean Drilling Program), IODP (International Ocean Discovery Program) open ocean sites. From low to high latitudes these are: Site U1338, U1489 (Eastern and Western Equatorial Pacific), Sites 871, 872, and Site U1490, (Western Tropical Pacific), Site 242 (Mozambique Channel, Indian Ocean), U1482 (Australian Continental Margin), Site 516 (Western Atlantic Ocean), Site 1138 (Kerguelen Plateau, Southern Ocean). The Mg/Ca ratios were measured using Inductively coupled mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) at Cardiff University between December 2018 and June 2019. The data were collected to explore Mg/Ca values for modern and extinct species at different intervals of time (which were different climatically) and at different geographical locations. This data was collected by E.Mawbey as part of a project funded by NERC (Q10 project) to investigate changes in foraminiferal depth habitat in response to different climate conditions.

Tags: Calcium, Magnesium, Miocene, NERC_DDC, Planktonic foraminifera
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
2011, Nexen Petroleum UK Ltd, Ivy, Site Survey, DECC Reference Number 2542

An oil and gas industry environmental, drilling hazard, semi-sub rig site survey acquired under licences P118, P741, P1560 between June and July 2011. The block numbers traversed were 21/3b, 21/3a, 21/3f.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
2011, Nexen Petroleum UK Ltd, Blackbird/Ettrick WI/Panda Bear, Site Survey, DECC Reference Number 2543

An oil and gas industry environmental, drilling hazard, semi-sub rig site survey acquired under licences P317, P273, P928, P1580, P1581 between June and August 2011. The block numbers traversed were 20/3a, 20/3f, 20/8a, 20/2a, 20/7a, 20/2c, 20/1.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Vadose zone nitrate contained within cave drip waters and speleothems

This data set contains a record of nitrate concentrations and isotopic composition present within the drip waters and speleothem carbonate deposits of Cueva-cubío del Llanío, northern Spain. Data were collected between 2018 to 2020, and specifically address the nitrate composition of the cave drip waters, pool waters, rocks, soil, vegetation and contemporary speleothem carbonate. Calculations are also undertaken to assess the partitioning of nitrate between cave drip water and speleothem carbonate deposits. Data pertaining to speleothem nitrate content also extend to other cave locations (Pooles cavern, UK; Brown's Folly Mine, UK, Ease Gill Caverns, UK; Rukiesa cave, Ethiopia; Cueva Perlas, N. Spain). Sample analysis was performed at Lancaster University and the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology under NERC facility access grant LSMSF\CEH\L\125\11\2018. The data presented represent the full underlying dataset to Wynn et al., 2021, Chemical Geology: DOI.org/10.1016/j.chemgeo.2021.120172.

Tags: Isotopes, NERC_DDC, Nitrates, Speleothems
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Magnetic time series for Differential Magnetometer site Knayton (KNA) (NERC Grant NE/P017231/1)

Magnetic time-series from the BGS SWIGS differential magnetometer method (DMM) systems. Funded by NERC, grant number: NE/P017231/1 "Space Weather Impact on Ground-based Systems (SWIGS)". These data consist of measurements of the Earth’s natural magnetic field at the remote site (KNAR) and the natural magnetic field plus the field created by GIC at the underline site (KNAU). The database will include .xyz files with the DMM data and one document with metadata. See Hübert et al. (2020) for further details.

Tags: Geomagnetism, Magnetic fields, Magnetometers, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
National Clinical Audit of Psychosis - Employment Spotlight Audit Report 2021

National Clinical Audit of Psychosis (NCAP) Employment Spotlight Audit Report 2021. 

The data were first published in July 2021 in the NCAP EIP audit 2020/21 report ‘National Clinical Audit of Psychosis – National Report for the Early Intervention in Psychosis Audit 2020/21’.

Data are provided at a Trust/Health Board level and relate to patients aged 16+, with an ICD-10 diagnosis of psychosis (see report Appendix B for eligible psychoses) made 12 months or longer before the census date (12th January 2021) and were being cared for by adult services in the community (this excluded children and adolescent mental health services or early intervention in psychosis services).

Organization: Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership
2012, Dana Petroleum, Pharos, Jack-Up Rig, DECC Reference Number 2743

An oil and gas industry site survey for a jack-up rig acquired under licences P1566, P1742, P1241 in April 2012. The block numbers traversed were 47/4d, 47/5d, 47/10c, 47/9c.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Magnetic time series for Differential Magnetometer site Ilderton (ILD) (NERC Grant NE/P017231/1)

Magnetic time-series from the BGS SWIGS differential magnetometer method (DMM) systems. Funded by NERC, grant number: NE/P017231/1 "Space Weather Impact on Ground-based Systems (SWIGS)". These data consist of measurements of the Earth’s natural magnetic field at the remote site (ILDR) and the natural magnetic field plus the field created by GIC at the underline site (ILDU). The database will include .xyz files with the DMM data and one document with metadata. See Hübert et al. (2020) for further details.

Tags: Geomagnetism, Magnetic fields, Magnetometers, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
UKGEOS Glasgow Surface Water Chemistry Dataset1 – release (2019-2020)

The UK Geoenergy Observatories (UKGEOS) Glasgow baseline surface water chemistry dataset1 released from the BGS comprises an excel file with two spreadsheets. The first spreadsheet contains information on the chemical composition of 98 surface water samples (84 samples and 14 field duplicates) collected monthly for 14 months between February 2019 and March 2020 from six sampling locations. These comprised three on the River Clyde at the UKGEOS Glasgow Cuningar Loop borehole cluster and three from control sites (two on the River Clyde and one on the Tollcross Burn). Field measurements of pH, redox potential, specific electrical conductance, temperature, dissolved oxygen and alkalinity and laboratory chemical data for concentrations of 71 inorganic and 10 organic substances in the surface water samples are presented. The dataset contains locational and descriptive information about the samples also. The analyte name, element chemical symbols, analytical method, units of measurement and long-term limits of detection are recorded in header rows at the top of the spreadsheet. The limits of detection/quantification for each monthly batch of samples are documented in rows at the head of each batch. The dataset includes abbreviations documenting quality control issues such as missing values. A guide to abbreviations used in the dataset is provided in the second excel spreadsheet released with the data. Further details about the dataset can be found in the accompanying report http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/529818.

Tags: Base line data, Chemical analysis, Environmental science, Inorganic chemistry, Monitoring, NERC_DDC, Pollution, Surface waters, Water chemistry
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Survey on mine-water geothermal in Poland

The study in three coal mining regions: Lower Silesia, Upper Silesia and Lublin (each N=500) was conducted using Computer Assisted Web Interview (CAWI). The questionnaire includes the block of questions concerning mine water awareness, climate change and local/place attachment. The survey online took 15 to 20 minutes and was prepared after in-depth pilot research among participants with different education level from the mining regions. We used the uninformed approach to the survey, so there were no additional questions nor requirements for participants prior to the survey. Since the mine water energy extraction is a technical issue that is neither well known nor commonly used in the narratives of Poles, we tested survey questions with pilot cognitive interviews to remove the technical language and reduce the number of replies without understanding. The interviews were conducted with 10 participants in July 2020 and due to the pilot's recommendations and results, we implemented additional changes in the final version of the questionnaire. Specifically, some questions were simplified and the background information on mine water extraction was simplified and shortened The survey CAWI was completed by adult people aged 18-65 (N=1500) between 14-19 August 2020 by Kantar Research Agency. The sample was constructed using KANTAR’s internet panel profiled for the basic demographics, such as gender, age, and the town size. Particular attention paid to the quality of the panel is reflected in its structure. Kantar’s internet panel reflects the profile of the Polish population of Internet users in terms of its participants’ demographic characteristics. The sample from each region was 500 respondents and among the full sample (N=1500) we reached only 192 people who chose to call “mining areas” as best description of the area where they live. Although the three voivodships were chosen due to its mining industry the selected sample covers the region in general in which mining communities are statically not fully represented. We also asked about the subjective perception of the area respondents live in, which we further analysed with spatial distribution. The dataset was created within SECURe project (Subsurface Evaluation of CCS and Unconventional Risks) - https://www.securegeoenergy.eu/. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 764531

Tags: Carbon capture and storage, Climate change, Hydrothermal water, Mine waters, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Kinetics of enhanced cementation reactions for CO2 leakage remediation and fault healing processes

This dataset presents the amount of different magnesium carbonates under different conditions. Here, using batch reactor experiments and mineralogical characterization, we explored magnesite precipitation kinetics in chemically complex fluids whereby the impact of fluid acidity and alkalinity, NaCl, and MgO nanoparticles was investigated. The dataset was created within SECURe project (Subsurface Evaluation of CCS and Unconventional Risks) - https://www.securegeoenergy.eu/. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 764531

Tags: Alkalinity, Carbon capture and storage, Dehydration, Magnesite, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Sampling Survey 1987/4_DOE: Marine aggregates: Off Great Yarmouth (08/Jul/1987 to 19/Jul/1987)

This seabed sampling programme was commisioned by The Department of the Environment and The Crown Estate Commissioners as part of a marine aggregate survey of a selecter area off Great Yarmouth and was carried out by the British Geological Survey (BGS). The survey took place in July 1987 off Great Yarmouth on board the D.S.V. Balgownie. Sediment samples were collected using BGS vibrocorer (4" primarily, 6" barrel used on some sites); BGS shipek grab and a larger clamshell grab. An underwater camera was deployed at selected sites. Technical details of the survey are contained in BGS report WB/87/35C. Study area report WB/88/9C.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
UKCCSRC 2020: Electrical Capacitance Tomography and Temperature profiles data for the experiment of CO2 frost formation during cryogenic carbon capture with tomography analysis at The University of Chester 2020

A dataset is presented for defining real-time CO2 frost formation in a vertical packed column. ECT could estimate the internal permittivity distribution of the sensing area through boundary measurements. The ECT system used in this work includes sensors, data acquisition system and a computer with imaging software. The excitation signal is a sine wave with 14 Vp-p and 200k Hz frequency. One measurement electrode is chosen for excitation; other electrodes are used to acquire the signal separately. The frame rate of the ECT system is 714 frames per second. The temperature of the bed material is recorded using thermocouples and data loggers, the thermocouples are inserted into the capture column from the top of the column and are adjusted to an appropriate height above the horizontal mixed gas injector. Using the thermocouples above and below the ECT sensor helped to estimate when frost formation would be occurring within the region of bed material that the ECT sensor was measuring. The presence of this plateau in the temperature profiles identifies that CO2 frost is forming within the bed and has reached an equilibrium. We include data of ECT capacitance and temperature during the whole progress. It was found that the temperature, packing material and component of mixer gas all effect the ECT measurement. This dataset could be used to withstand extreme low temperature conditions or in desublimation processes, and its potential application to decarbonise the marine transport is significant to avoid costs if using new infrastructure for ammonia or hydrogen manufacture. Our results indicate that ECT has potential to be a novel technique for monitoring dynamic CO2 frost formation during cryogenic carbon capture. The associated report is included in the data too. Accompanying paper: Preliminary study of CO2 frost formation during cryogenic carbon capture using tomography analysis - ScienceDirect, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.125271.

Tags: Carbon capture and storage, Carbon dioxide, Cryogenics, NERC_DDC, Tomography
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Monsoon-triggered landslide point data for central-eastern Nepal (NERC grant NE/L002582/1)

This file contains the point data and areas (in m) of 12,838 monsoon-triggered landslides that occurred during distinct monsoon seasons between 1988 and 2018 across a 45,000 km2 region of central-eastern Nepal.

Tags: Landsat, Landslides, Monsoon, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
InSAR ground motion data between 2015 and 2017 over UKGEOS - Glasgow

The data represent ground motion results obtained from Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) for the UKGEOS – Glasgow site. The InSAR techniques used is called Interferometric Point Target Analysis (IPTA) and the BGS processing is based on Sentinel-1 radar satellite data for the period August 2015 - June 2017. The results include time series of displacement (in mm) during this interval and average velocity across the whole period (in mm/yr) along the satellite Line of Sight (Hanssen, 2001). InSAR has provided information on the baseline conditions of ground stability ahead of any underground activity planned in at the Glasgow Geothermal Energy Research Field Site (GGERFS) as described in Bateson and Novellino (2019). References: Bateson, L.; Novellino, A.. 2019 Glasgow Geothermal Energy Research Field Site : ground motion survey report. Nottingham, UK, British Geological Survey, 35pp. (OR/18/054) (Unpublished). Available at http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/524555/ Hanssen, R., 2001. Radar Interferometry: Dordrecht Kluwer Academic Publishers, The Netherlands (2001) (308 pp.)

Tags: InSAR, NERC_DDC, Radar
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
X-ray micro-tomography dataset of Ketton carbonate - Unsegmented (raw data)

The images in this dataset are a sample of Ketton carbonate from a micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) scan acquired with a voxel resolution of 4.52 µm. This dataset is part of a study on the effects of Voxel Resolution in a study of flow in porous media. A brief overview of this study summarised from Shah et al 2015 follows. A fundamental understanding of flow in porous media at the pore-scale is necessary to be able to upscale average displacement processes from core to reservoir scale. The study of fluid flow in porous media at the pore-scale consists of two key procedures: Imaging reconstruction of three-dimensional (3D) pore space images; and modelling such as with single and two-phase flow simulations with Lattice-Boltzmann (LB) or Pore-Network (PN) Modelling. Here we analyse pore-scale results to predict petrophysical properties such as porosity, single phase permeability and multi-phase properties at different length scales. The fundamental issue is to understand the image resolution dependency of transport properties, in order to up-scale the flow physics from pore to core scale.

Tags: Carbon capture and storage, Carbonates, NERC_DDC, Tomography
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
UKCCSRC 2020: Cucurbit[5]uril-Incorporated Photocatalytic Membrane for Carbon Capture and Utilisation (IPM4CCU)

The dataset contains experimental data of the preparation of a photocatalytic membrane and its application in CO2 capture and utilization. The experiments were carried out in the Tang’s and Lan’s groups at the Department of Chemical Engineering, University College London during June-November 2020. Specifically, the data shows the preparation of cucurbit[6]uril and copper oxide which were empolyerd to prepare the photocatalytic membrane together with functional polymers. Preliminary results of the photocatalytic membrane for CO2 capture and utilization were also included. Funded by UKCCSRC 2020 Flexible Funding Call.

Tags: Carbon capture and storage, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Marine Scotland (MSO) Multibeam Survey 2012/3_MS: Shetland (15/Mar/2012 to 26/Mar/2012)

This marine multibeam survey took place in March 2012 in the area of Shetland on board the Northern Lighthouse Board vessel NLV Pole Star. The survey was carried out by the British Geological Survey (BGS) on behalf of Marine Scotland. Sea floor bathymetry data were collected using a Kongsberg EM3002D multibeam system. These data are archived by BGS and are also available on Marine Scotland Interactive (MSI) - http://www.gov.scot/Topics/marine/science/MSInteractive/Themes/Renewables/Data. Technical details of the survey are contained in the Report of Survey.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)