AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
GSNI GeoIndex Magnetics

Magnetics Tellus Survey 2005 - 2006 Geophysical data were collected in 2005 and 2006 by the Joint Airborne-geoscience Capability (JAC), a joint venture between the Finnish Geological Survey (GTK) and the British Geological Survey (BGS). Magnetic, electromagnetic and terrestrial gamma-radiation (radiometric) data were recorded. Data were acquired for 80,458 line km of survey. Flight lines were spaced 200 m apart in the direction 165-345 degrees. The survey was flown with a nominal ground clearance of 56 m in rural areas and 240 m in urban areas, with sample intervals of 7 m (magnetics), 17.5 m (electromagnetics) and 70 m (gamma radiation).

Tags: Aerial geophysical surveys, Aerial magnetic surveys, Geology, Geophysical surveys, Geophysics, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
GSNI GeoIndex Electromagnetics

Electromagnetics Tellus Survey 2005 - 2006 Geophysical data were collected in 2005 and 2006 by the Joint Airborne-geoscience Capability (JAC), a joint venture between the Finnish Geological Survey (GTK) and the British Geological Survey (BGS). Magnetic, electromagnetic and terrestrial gamma-radiation (radiometric) data were recorded. Data were acquired for 80,458 line km of survey. Flight lines were spaced 200 m apart in the direction 165-345 degrees. The survey was flown with a nominal ground clearance of 56 m in rural areas and 240 m in urban areas, with sample intervals of 7 m (magnetics), 17.5 m (electromagnetics) and 70 m (gamma radiation).

Tags: Aerial EM surveys, Aerial geophysical surveys, Geology, Geophysical surveys, Geophysics, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
GSNI GeoIndex Radiometrics

Radiometrics Tellus Survey 2005 - 2006 Geophysical data were collected in 2005 and 2006 by the Joint Airborne-geoscience Capability (JAC), a joint venture between the Finnish Geological Survey (GTK) and the British Geological Survey (BGS). Magnetic, electromagnetic and terrestrial gamma-radiation (radiometric) data were recorded. Data were acquired for 80,458 line km of survey. Flight lines were spaced 200 m apart in the direction 165-345 degrees. The survey was flown with a nominal ground clearance of 56 m in rural areas and 240 m in urban areas, with sample intervals of 7 m (magnetics), 17.5 m (electromagnetics) and 70 m (gamma radiation).

Tags: Aerial radioactivity surveys, Geology, Geophysical surveys, Geophysics, NERC_DDC, Radioactivity surveys
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Map based index (GeoIndex) offshore geophysical survey lines

This layer of the map based index (GeoIndex) shows the path the survey ship took whilst undertaking the ship gravity, magnetic and bathymetry survey. This index is based on data from approximately 350,000 line kilometres of multi-instrument geophysical survey lines. The data itself includes seismic, sonar, magnetic, gravity, echo sounder, multibeam bathymetry and navigation data, both in digital and analogue format. The data were primarily collected by BGS and the collection also includes additional third party data.

Tags: Geophysical surveys, Geophysics, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Map based index (GeoIndex) offshore magnetic readings

This layer of the map based index (GeoIndex) shows unadjusted ship gravity, magnetic and bathymetry data acquired by BGS as part of its Offshore Reconnaisance Mapping Programme. This programme commenced in 1967, and was funded mainly by the Department of Energy. Unadjusted ship gravity and bathymetry data from various commercial and academic surveys between 1965 and 1994. Confidential M.O.D Hydrographic Office integrated ship gravity and magnetics surveys of NW Europe marine areas for which BGS acts as agent. Network adjusted gravity and magnetic compilations of data from BGS and non-BGS sources.

Tags: Geophysics, Magnetic data, Magnetic surveys, Marine geology, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Aquifer Designation Dataset for England and Wales

Joint BGS/Environment Agency dataset of aquifer designations for England and Wales at 1:50 000. The dataset identifies different types of aquifer - underground layers of water-bearing permeable rock or drift deposits from which groundwater can be extracted. These designations reflect the importance of aquifers in terms of groundwater as a resource (drinking water supply) but also their role in supporting surface water flows and wetland ecosystems. The maps are split into two different type of aquifer designation: superficial - permeable unconsolidated (loose) deposits (for example, sands and gravels), and bedrock - solid permeable formations e.g. sandstone, chalk and limestone.

Tags: Aquifers, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Opencast Coal Site Maps

Primary Geological Data resulting from Open Cast Coal exploration in British coalfield areas. Maps showing the site outlines of opencast coal prospecting sites annotated with site reference number. Sites date back to the 1940s. Outlines drawn on 1:25000 scale topographic bases. The majority of the collection was deposited with the National Geological Records Centre by the Coal Authority in July 2001.

Tags: Boreholes, Coal, Geology, Geophysics, Mine shafts, Mines, NERC_DDC, Open cut mining
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Radon potential for Great Britain version 2.1

This dataset has been superseded, the latest version is Radon Potential for Great Britain version 3, http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/dataHolding/13607974. Radon is a natural radioactive gas, which enters buildings from the ground. The joint Public Health England (PHE) –British Geological Survey (BGS) digital dataset Radon Potential for Great Britain provides the current definitive map of radon Affected Areas in Great Britain. Exposure to high concentrations increases the risk of lung cancer. PHE (previously known as the Health Protection Agency or HPA) recommends that radon levels should be reduced in homes where the annual average is at or above 200 becquerels per cubic metre (200 Bq m-3). This is termed the Action Level. The PHE defines radon Affected Areas as those with 1% chance or more of a house having a radon concentration at or above the Action Level of 200 Bq m-3. The dataset allows an estimate to be made of the probability that an individual property is at or above the Action Level for radon. This information provides an answer to one of the standard legal enquiries on house purchase in England and Wales, known as CON29 standard Enquiry of Local Authority; 3.13 Radon Gas: Location of the Property in a Radon Affected Area. Radon Potential for Great Britain also provides information on the level of protection required for new buildings as described in the latest Building Research Establishment guidance on radon protective measures for new buildings (Radon: guidance on protective measures for new dwellings; BR 211, 2015 in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland). This radon potential hazard information for Great Britain is based on PHE indoor radon measurements and BGS digital geology information. This product was derived from BGS Geology 50 (formerly known as DigMap50 V3.14) and PHE in-house radon measurement data. The indoor radon data is used with the agreement of the PHE. Confidentiality of measurement locations is maintained through data management practices. Access to the data is under licence.

Tags: Geochemistry, Geology, NERC_DDC, Natural hazards, Radon detection
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Indicative atlas of radon potential for Great Britain version 2

Radon is a natural radioactive gas, which enters buildings from the ground. The joint Public Health England (PHE) –British Geological Survey (BGS) digital Indicative Atlas of radon in Great Britain presents an overview of the results of detailed mapping of radon potential, defined as the estimated percentage of homes in an area above the radon Action Level. Exposure to high concentrations increases the risk of lung cancer. PHE (formerly the Health Protection Agency (HPA)) recommends that radon levels should be reduced in homes where the annual average is at or above 200 becquerels per cubic metre (200 Bq m-3). This is termed the Action Level. Public Health England defines radon Affected Areas as those with 1% chance or more of a house having a radon concentration at or above the Action Level of 200 Bq m-3. The Indicative Atlas of radon in Great Britain presents a simplified version of the radon potential for Great Britain with each 1-km grid square being classed according to the highest radon potential found within it, so is indicative rather than definitive. The joint PHE-BGS digital radon potential for Great Britain provides the current definitive map of radon Affected Areas in Great Britain. The Indicative Atlas of radon in Great Britain is published in two documents. The area of England and Wales is published in MILES J.C.H, APPLETON J.D, REES D.M, GREEN B.M.R, ADLAM K.A.M and MYERS, A.H., 2007. Indicative Atlas of Radon in England and Wales. ISBN: 978-0-85951-608-2. 29 pp). The corresponding publication for Scotland is MILES J.C.H, APPLETON J.D, REES D.M, ADLAM K.A.M, GREEN B.M.R, and SCHEIB, C., 2011. Indicative Atlas of Radon in Scotland.).

Tags: Geochemistry, Geology, NERC_DDC, Natural hazards, Radon detection
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Mining Hazard (not including coal) in Great Britain for Sustainable Underground Drainage

The dataset uses the outline of the mining hazard not including coal in Great Britain data but has been re-attributed to reflect the potential affect of underground drainage. It excludes areas of Coal mining as these are covered by the Coal Authority and therefore are not included in this dataset. It has been reattributed from the A-E rating scale indicating the increasing likelihood of an underground mining hazard to a 1-4 scale identifying the likelihood of susceptibility to infiltration. The data was created using expert knowledge to reattribute the original mining area polygons.

Tags: Infiltration, Mining, NERC_DDC, Natural hazards, Subsurface drainage
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
The Eocene-Oligocene Biotic Turnover in the North Atlantic and Associated Palaeoclimatic Change

PROJECT DETAILS ONLY - NO DATA. We propose a detailed study of the biotic record (foraminifera and calcareous nannofossils) of the Eocene/Oligocene transition in ODP Hole 647 in the Labrador Sea. The sediments in this core constitutes the only continuously-cored high-latitude record of biotic and climatic change available for study in the northern North Atlantic recovered by Ocean Drilling. The record is unique because the sediments contain well-preserved calcareous micro- and nannofossils as well as agglutinated foraminifera (Kaminski et al. 1989, Pearson & Burgess, 2008). We wish to document the nature of faunal change in the deep North Atlantic across this critical interval in Earth's Climate History, and link the record of faunal change to palaeoclimatic proxies in the same core. As a first step in understanding the magnitude, duration, and ultimate cause of faunal changes, we propose to compile a microfaunal record consisting of 57 new samples collected across the Eocene/Oligocene transition in ODP Hole 647A.

Tags: NERC_DDC, Oceanic circulation
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Sequencing Ocean-Ice-Climate Interaction in the North East Atlantic

PROJECT DETAILS ONLY - NO DATA. Abrupt shifts in North Atlantic palaeoceanographic and ice-rafted detrital (IRD) records indicate a strong link between the meridional heat flux driven by thermohaline circulation (THC) and glacimarine discharges from the Late Pleistocene ice sheets. We propose a detailed multiple proxy investigation into ocean-ice-climate interaction in the NE Atlantic to: (i) reconstruct the variability of THC (surface and deep circulation); (ii) establish the source and timing of IRD events (geochemical and petrographic fingerprinting); (iii) generate a high-resolution chronostratigraphic framework that will allow us to (iv) sequence the interaction between North Atlantic THC, climate and ice sheet behaviour associated with Heinrich events, their precursors and D-O oscillations at centennial to interdecadal timescales.

Tags: Glacial geology, NERC_DDC, Oceanic circulation
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Time-lapse gravity data Corbetti caldera (Ethiopia): 2014/16 (NERC grant NE/L013932/1)

The RiftVolc microgravity network was comprised of a total of 4 benchmarks including a reference benchmark. Benchmark locations, observed gravity changes, dg14 -16, from 2014-2016, corresponding vertical deformation, Uz, free-air effect, and resultant residual gravity changes gr of the microgravity and GNSS network at Corbetti.

Tags: Caldera, Deformation (structural geology), Gravity, Magma, NERC_DDC, Rift valleys, Rift zone
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Structure and evolution of the Sorbas basin - dataset (NERC Grant NE/F019475/1)

The dataset comprises: Petrophysical data for rocks from the region, XRD mineralogical data, Results of the gravity survey of the basin, tabulation and location of all bedding orientation data for the basin, and sediment transport lineation data. The dataset accompanies publication : On the Structure and Evolution of the Sorbas Basin, S.E. Spain, Tectonophysics 773 (2019) 228230, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tecto.2019.228230

Tags: Gravity, Mineralogy, NERC_DDC, Petrophysics
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
BGS Seabed Sediments 250k version 3.0

The BGS Seabed Sediments 250k dataset is vector data which reflects the distribution of seabed substrate types of the UK and some of its adjacent waters (the UK Exclusive Economic Zone, EEZ) at 1:250,000 scale. This comprehensive dataset provides a digital compilation of the paper maps published by BGS at the same scale, as well as additional re-interpretations from regional geological studies. The seabed is commonly covered by sediments that form a veneer or thicker superficial layer of unconsolidated material above the bedrock. These sediments are classified based on their grain size, which reflects the environment in which they were deposited. This information is important to a range of stakeholders, including marine habitat mappers, marine spatial planners and offshore industries (in particular, the dredging and aggregate industries). This dataset was primarily based on seabed grab samples of the top 0.1 m, combined with cores, dredge samples and sidescan sonar acquired during mapping surveys since the early 1970s. Variations in data density are reflected in the detail of the mapping. The sediment divisions on the map are primarily based on particle size analysis (PSA) of both surface sediment samples and the uppermost sediments taken from shallow cores. Sediments are classified according to the modified Folk triangle classification (Folk, 1954, Journal of Geology, Vol. 62, pp 344–359). The modified Folk diagram and classification used by BGS differs from that created by Folk (1954) in that the boundary between 'no gravel' and 'slightly gravelly' is changed from trace (0.05%) to 1% weight of particles coarser than -1Ø (2mm), shown below. The boundaries between sediment classifications or types are delineated using sample station particle size analyses and descriptions, seafloor topography derived from shallow geophysical and, where available, multibeam bathymetry, backscatter and side-scan sonar profiles. This dataset was produced for use at 1:250 000 scale. These data should not be relied on for local or site-specific geology.

Tags: Continental shelf, Digital maps, Geology, Grain size analysis, Maps, Marine geology, NERC_DDC, Sea floor, Sea floor sediments, Sediments
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Marine Hard Substrate Dataset

The Marine Hard Substrate dataset maps areas of rock or hard substrate outcropping or within 0.5m of the sea-bed. For the purpose of this dataset, Hard Substrate was defined as the presence of either rock or clasts >64 mm (boulders or cobbles) within 0.5 m of the seabed. This definition includes sediment veneer overlying hard substrate in some areas. This is used in order to include both infaunal and epifaunal communities and is considered beneficial for habitat mappers. The interpretation was based on a variety of data sourced from within the British Geological Survey and externally. Data consulted includes archive sample and seismic records, side scan sonar, multibeam bathymetry and Olex datasets. The distribution of hard substrate at the seabed, or within 0.5 m of the seabed, is important in dictating the benthic assemblages found in certain areas. Therefore, an understanding of the distribution of these substrates is of primary importance in marine planning and designation of Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) under the Marine and Coastal Access Act, 2009. In addition, a number of other users will value these data, including marine renewable companies, aggregate companies, the fishing and oil and gas industries. In order to address this issue it was necessary to update British Geological Survey sea-bed mapping to delineate areas where rock, boulders or cobbles are present at, or within 0.5 m of the sea-bed surface. A polygon shape file showing areas of rock or hard substrate at, or within 0.5m of the sea-bed has been developed. The dataset has been created as vector polygons and are available in a range of GIS formats, including ESRI shapefile (.shp) and OGC GeoPackage (.gpkg). More specialised formats may be available but may incur additional processing costs. This dataset has been developed in collaboration with external partners and the methodology used is detailed in the report MB0103 for DEFRA: Developing the necessary data layers for Marine Conservation Zone selection - Distribution of rock/hard substrate on the UK Continental Shelf MB0103 (Gafeira et al., 2010). This dataset was produced for use at 1:250 000 scale. However, in many cases, the detail of the mapping is far greater than expected for this scale as hard substrate delineation was done based on the best available data. This data should not be relied on for local or site-specific geology. Contact BGS Digital Data (digitaldata@bgs.ac.uk) for more information on this dataset.

Tags: Geological environment, Hardness, Marine geology, NERC_DDC, Offshore resources, Reefs, Rock structures, Sea floor sediments, Surveys
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Bathymetric Survey HI1502, Gower Peninsula to Scarweather Sands, (09/04/2017 to 19/09/2017)

Samples and associated geological data are held at the British Geological Survey for Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA), Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP), Bathymetric Survey HI1502; Gower Peninsula to Scarweather Sands, Area in SqKm: 407, (09/04/2017 to 19/09/2017), Standard: IHO S44ed5 Order 1a. Contract: Shallow. FY 2017/18. Contractor: Gardline.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Weekly volume of water pumped for handpumps monitored with Smart Handpump technology, Kwale County, Kenya (NERC grants NE/L001950/1, NE/M008894/1)

This dataset contains a summary of the weekly volumetric output of pumps monitored using Smart Handpump sensors for 2014 and 2015. Grants that permitted the data collection include: Groundwater Risk Management for Growth and Development project (NE/M008894/1) funded by NERC/ESRC/DFID’s UPGro programme; New mobile citizens and waterpoint sustainability in rural Africa (ES/J018120/1) ESRC-DFID; Groundwater Risks and Institutional Responses for Poverty Reduction in Rural Africa (NE/L001950/1) funded by NERC/ESRC/DFID’s UPGro programme Notes: 1. The accuracy of these volume figures should be considered to be +/- 20%. 2. The dataset has gaps due to variable signal, and some attrition due to damage and vandalism. 3. Not all pumps in the study area were under monitoring. References: [1] P. Thomson, R. Hope, and T. Foster, “GSM-enabled remote monitoring of rural handpumps: a proof-of-concept study,” Journal of Hydroinformatics, vol. 14, no. 4, pp. 829–839, 05 2012. [Online]. Available: https://doi.org/10.2166/hydro.2012.183 [2] Behar, J., Guazzi, A., Jorge, J., Laranjeira, S., Maraci, M.A., Papastylianou, T., Thomson, P., Clifford, G.D. and Hope, R.A., 2013. Software architecture to monitor handpump performance in rural Kenya. In Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Social Implications of Computers in Developing Countries, Ochos Rios, Jamaica. pp. 978 (Vol. 991).

Tags: Accelerometers, Groundwater, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
East African Rift Temperature and Heatflow model (EARTH)

A geographic information system (GIS) heat flow and temperature model of East Africa created by extracting data from open sources into a series of shapefiles and rasters containing information on geothermal sites, hot spring locations, digital elevation model, surface temperature, geothermal gradients, thermal conductivities and heat flow data, major faults, surface geology, crustal basement, electrification grid system and population density across East Africa. This data is stored in the World Geodetic System (WGS) 1984 Geographic Projection System.

Tags: Geothermal heat flow, NERC_DDC, Rift faults, Rift zone, Temperature
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Mechanical data and X-ray CT slices of quartz-monzonite samples deformed by high strain rate loading (NERC grant NE/M004716/1)

Data used for the peer-reviewed manuscript entitled 'Variation of hydraulic properties due to dynamic fracture damage: Implications for fault zones' by Aben, FM, Doan, M-L, and Mitchell, TM. Manuscript currently in revision for Journal of Geophysical Research. Data consists of: Text files with the mechanical data timeseries (confining pressure, and pore volume and pore fluid pressure for two pore fluid pressure intensifiers) obtained during permeability measurements of deformed rock samples. File name contains sample number. Additional two mechanical data files (calib15 and calib18) are calibration files for the pore volume measurements. Manually traced X-ray CT images obtained on six samples.

Tags: Grinding, NERC_DDC, Permeability, Porosity, Tomography, X rays
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Expedition 363 Site 1490 Nd data. Western Pacific Ocean (NERC grant NE/P016456/1)

Sediment data and Nd data from fish teeth in samples from IODP Site 1490. NERC grant The Late Miocene Climate Enigma: Insights from Expedition 363.

Tags: NERC_DDC, Neodymium, Pisces
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Bathymetric Survey HI1501, Porthcawl to Barry, (29/08/2017 to 22/03/2018)

Samples and associated geological data are held at the British Geological Survey for Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA), Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP), Bathymetric Survey HI1501; Porthcawl to Barry, Area in SqKm: 234, (29/08/2017 to 22/03/2018), Standard: IHO S44ed5 Order 1a. Contract: Shallow. FY 2017/18. Contractor: Gardline.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
UKGEOS Glasgow summary borehole information (Cuningar Loop)

This summary borehole information release is for ‘as-built’ mine water and environmental baseline monitoring boreholes of the UK Geoenergy Observatories (UKGEOS) Glasgow facility at Cuningar Loop. The information pack from BGS contains a brief report with summary tables of locations, drilled depths, screened intervals and illustrative interpretations, and is accompanied with a spreadsheet and shapefile of the borehole locations and drilled depths. The purpose is to give potential users of the Glasgow Observatory an outline of the as-built infrastructure including condition of the target mine workings, as a summary of the more detailed information packs for each borehole. This dataset was updated in June 2020. Further details can be found in the accompanying report http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/526889

Tags: Base line data, Boreholes, Drilling, Mine waters, Monitoring, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)