AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
BGS offshore survey data Web service

This Web service provides layers which show data relating to offshore survey activities undertaken by the British Geological Survey (BGS) and its predecessors. The layers are polygon, line and point layers which indicate the spatial areas of survey activities. The survey overview layer shows the location and basic information for coastal and marine surveys. It includes information about the survey, including the types of equipment deployed during the survey. For some surveys, a zip file of additional data can be downloaded using the URL link provided where available. The geophysical surveys layers show survey lines and shot points along those lines, where applicable. Geophysical surveys include shallow seismic reflection (e.g. airgun, boomer, pinger, sparker and water gun) and sonar (e.g. echo sounder, sidescan sonar and transit sonar). There may be several types of equipment deployed on a single survey line. Survey lines are uniquely named with a survey and line identifier (name or number). For example, 1985/6#16 is line 16 of survey 1985/6. The lines layer includes seismic reflection (sub seabed imaging which provides information about structures below the seabed) and sonar (seabed imaging which provides information about the roughness of the seabed or simple bathymetric data). Links to scanned images of geophysical records are provided (where available) for openly available survey lines where terms of use are known. The backscatter layer shows the location and basic information for bathymetric surveys containing backscatter data. A zip file of the backscatter image files for the survey can be downloaded using the URL link provided. Note that there can be more than one polygon per survey and these will link to the same zip file for the entire survey. The majority of the data were collected and processed for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) under the Civil Hydrography Programme. To download the related bathymetry data go to the Admiralty Marine Data Portal (https://datahub.admiralty.co.uk/portal/apps/sites/#/marine-data-portal). The oil and gas industry site surveys layer shows the geographic location of oil and gas industry site surveys. The metadata for these surveys were collated via the BGS MEDIN Data Archive Centre (DAC). BGS do not hold the data. For further information contact the custodian of the data. For more information, contact BGS Marine Enquiries (offshoredata@bgs.ac.uk).

Tags: Backscatter, Bathymetry, Data, Drilling, Geological data, Geology, Marine geology, Marine geotechnical assessment, Marine surveys, NERC_DDC, Offshore drilling, Petroleum exploration, Sea floor, Seismic data, Shot point maps, Side scan sonar
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
BGS Superficial Deposits Thickness Model (SDTM) Web service

This Web service provides layers which are part of the BGS Superficial Deposits Thickness Model (SDTM) series of datasets. It currently includes two layers from the STDM 1 km hex grid dataset, which is available under the Open Government Licence. These two layers are symbolised on the mean and maximum values of the BSTM thickness model within the area of each hexagon. In these two layers, note that the data include a generic value of 1 m thickness for any area where superficial material is present, but is unproven by boreholes (shown on the map by a grey colour).

Tags: Geological data, Geological models, NERC_DDC, Quaternary, Surficial geology
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Civil Hydrography Programme 2025 Backscatter and Sampling Data: HI1890 Southeast Northern Ireland A

Acoustic backscatter mosaics, H575 seabed sample records, sample images, natural feature shapefiles. Collected as part of the Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP). Data and records verified by UK Hydrographic Office. Vessel: Northern Gale.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
BGS radon Web service

This Web service provides the Indicative Atlas of Radon Potential for Great Britain dataset. Every building contains radon (Rn) but the levels are usually low. The chances of a higher level depend on the type of ground. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the BGS have published a map showing where high levels are more likely. The darker the colour, the greater the chance of a higher level of radon. The chance is less than one home in a hundred in the white areas and greater than one in three in the darkest areas.

Tags: Geochemistry, Geohazards, NERC_DDC, Natural hazards, Radon potential, Radon protection
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
BGS Geology - 50k (DiGMapGB-50) Superficial version 8

Data identifying landscape areas (shown as polygons) attributed with geological names and rock type descriptions. The scale of the data is 1:50 000 scale. Onshore coverage is provided for all of England, Wales, Scotland and the Isle of Man. Superficial deposits are the youngest geological deposits formed during the most recent period of geological time, the Quaternary, which extends back about 2.58 million years from the present. They lie on top of older deposits or rocks referred to as bedrock. Superficial deposits were laid down by various natural processes such as action by ice, water, wind and weathering. As such, the deposits are denoted by their BGS Lexicon name, which classifies them on the basis of mode of origin (lithogenesis) with names such as, 'glacial deposits', 'river terrace deposits' or 'blown sand'; or on the basis of their composition such as 'peat'. Most of these superficial deposits are unconsolidated sediments such as gravel, sand, silt and clay. The digital data includes attribution to identify each deposit type (in varying levels of detail) as described in the BGS Rock Classification Scheme (volume 4). The data are available in vector format (containing the geometry of each feature linked to a database record describing their attributes) as ESRI shapefiles and are available under BGS data licence.

Tags: Data, Digital maps, GIS, Geology, Maps, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
BGS Geology - 50k (DiGMapGB-50) Mass Movement version 8

Data identifying landscape areas (shown as polygons) attributed with type of mass movement e.g. landslip. The scale of the data is 1:50 000 scale. Onshore coverage is provided for all of England, Wales, Scotland and the Isle of Man. Mass movement describes areas where deposits have moved down slope under gravity to form landslips. These landslips can affect bedrock, superficial or artificial ground. Mass movement deposits are described in the BGS Rock Classification Scheme Volume 4. However the data also includes foundered strata, where ground has collapsed due to subsidence (this is not described in the Rock Classification Scheme). Caution should be exercised with this data; historically BGS has not always recorded mass movement events and due to the dynamic nature of occurrence significant changes may have occurred since the data was released. The data are available in vector format (containing the geometry of each feature linked to a database record describing their attributes) as ESRI shapefiles and are available under BGS data licence.

Tags: Data, Digital maps, GIS, Geology, Maps, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
BGS Geology - 50k (DiGMapGB-50) Linear version 8

Linear features (shown as polylines) represent six classes of geological structural features e.g. faults, folds or landforms e.g. buried channels, glacial drainage channels at the ground or bedrock surface (beneath superficial deposits). Linear features are associated most closely with the bedrock theme either as an intrinsic part of it for example marine bands or affecting it in the case of faults. However landform elements are associated with both bedrock and superficial deposits. The linear features are organised into seven main categories: Alteration area indicating zones of change to the pre-existing rocks due to the application of heat and pressure that can occur round structural features such as faults and dykes. Fault where a body of bedrock has been fractured and displaced by a large scale process affecting the earth's crust. Fold where strata are bent or deformed resulting from changes or movement of the earth's surface creating heat and pressure to reshape and transform the original horizontal strata. Folds appear on all scales, in all rock types and from a variety of causes. Fossil horizons where prolific fossil assemblages occur and can be used to help establish the order in which deposits were laid down (stratigraphy). These horizons allow correlation where sediments of the same age look completely different due to variations in depositional environment. Mineral vein where concentrations of crystallised mineral occur within a rock, they are closely associated with faulting, but may occur independently. Landforms define the landscape by its surface form; these include glacial features such as drumlins, eskers and ice margins. Rock identifies key (marker) beds, recognised as showing distinct physical characteristics or fossil content. Examples include coal seams, gypsum beds and marine bands. The data are available in vector format (containing the geometry of each feature linked to a database record describing their attributes) as ESRI shapefiles and are available under BGS data licence.

Tags: Data, Digital maps, GIS, Geology, Maps, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Civil Hydrography Programme 2025 Backscatter and Sampling Data: HI1867 Culver Sands

Acoustic Backscatter mosaics, H575 Seabed samples, Images and Natural Feature Shapefiles. Collected as part of the Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP). Data and records verified by UK Hydrographic Office. Vessel: Northern Gale.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
BGS Geology - 50k (DiGMapGB-50) Bedrock version 8

Data identifying landscape areas (shown as polygons) attributed with geological names and rock type descriptions. The scale of the data is 1:50 000 scale providing bedrock geology. Onshore coverage is provided for all of England, Wales, Scotland and the Isle of Man. Bedrock geology describes the main mass of solid rocks forming the earth's crust. Bedrock is present everywhere, whether exposed at surface in outcrops or concealed beneath superficial deposits or water bodies. The bedrock geology of Great Britain is very diverse and includes three broad classes based on their mode of origin: igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary. The data includes attribution to identify each rock type (in varying levels of detail) as described in the BGS Rock Classification Scheme (volumes 1-3 ). The bedrock has formed over long periods of geological time, from the Archean eon some 7500 million years ago, to the relatively young Pliocene, 58 million years ago. The age of the rocks is identified in the data through their BGS lexicon name (published for each deposit at the time of the original survey or subsequent digital data creation). For stratified rocks i.e. arranged in sequence, this will usually be of a lithostratigraphic type. Other rock types for example intrusive igneous bodies will be of a lithodemic type. More information on the formal naming of UK rocks is available in the BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units. Geological names are based on the lithostratigraphic or lithodemic hierarchy. The lithostratigraphic scheme arranges rock bodies into units based on rock-type and geological time of formation. Where rock-types do not fit into the lithostratigraphic scheme, for example intrusive, deformed rocks subjected to heat and pressure resulting in new or changed rock types; then their classification is based on their rock-type or lithological composition, using visible features such as texture, structure, mineralogy. The data are available in vector format (containing the geometry of each feature linked to a database record describing their attributes) as ESRI shapefiles and are available under BGS data licence.

Tags: Data, Digital maps, GIS, Geology, Maps, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
2016, Nexen Petroleum UK Ltd, Glengorm Site Survey, Site Survey, DECC Reference Number GS_373

An oil and gas industry exploration drilling, environmental, debris clearance, jack-up rig, semi-sub rig, drilling hazard site survey acquired under licence P2215 in June 2016. The block numbers traversed were 22/21, 22/26.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
2016, Nexen Petroleum UK Ltd, Currawong Site Survey, Site Survey, DECC Reference Number GS_440

An oil and gas industry exploration drilling, environmental, debris clearance, semi-sub rig, drilling hazard site survey acquired under licence P2067 in June 2016. The block numbers traversed were 28/20, 29/16, 28/15, 29/11.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Seismic data from deployments around Askja, Iceland (NERC grant NE/H025006/1)

This is continuous raw data from 3-component broad-band (30 sec to 100 Hz) Guralp 6TD seismometer deployments around Askja in the central region of Iceland.

Tags: NERC_DDC, Seismic data
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
BGS Geology 625k Web service

This Web service provides layers containing data from the BGS Geology 625k (DiGMapGB-625) dataset. BGS Geology 625k provides small-scale (1:625 000 scale) bedrock and superficial geology mapping for use at a regional and national level. The bedrock and superficial data are symbolised by lithology and lithostratigraphy, and a bedrock age layer is also provided for the bedrock layer. Additional linear features (faults) and dykes layers are provided for use in conjunction with the bedrock layer. For more information about the digital maps available from the British Geological Survey, please visit https://www.bgs.ac.uk/geological-data/. The data are provided through this service for view and download under the Open Government Licence.

Tags: Bed rock, Digital maps, Dykes, Faults, Geological maps, NERC_DDC, Regional geology, Surficial geology
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
The Geo-Assessment Matrix: Pan-European catalogue of key parameters for Offshore Wind Farm siting

The Geo-Assessment Matrix (the Matrix) is a pan-European dataset highlighting the key geological features and associated engineering constraints for Offshore Wind Farm (OWF) development. Such geological features include: lithology; biogenic processes; mass flow processes; fluid flow; morphology and geomorphology associated with glacial, coastal, fluvial and marine settings. There is currently no universally adopted methodology or classification system to assess ground conditions at OWF sites. This lack of standardisation makes it difficult to compare siting conditions across different regions in Europe. The Geo-Assessment Matrix introduces a unified methodology designed to address these challenges. Results provide data attributions that can be used to create pan-European geological maps to better understand the geological constraints of the subsurface for offshore development. The Matrix is useful for stakeholders such as research institutes (Geological Surveys), marine spatial planners, government agencies and OWF developers. A matrix style is adopted providing a structured comparison of geological and engineering constraints for the development of different OWF foundation types (piles, suction caisson, gravity based structures – GBS, and cables). A final qualitative unmitigated geological constraint score is provided for evaluating the suitability of different seabed conditions: ‘Higher’, ‘Moderate’ and ‘Lower’ constraints. As this is a qualitative assessment, they are comparative terms, permitting categories that reflect the relative difference. - Higher constraint: Geological features may present significant challenges to engineering solutions. These are typically (but not limited to) geohazards, such as organic soils, pockmarks, active sedimentary systems, slope instability and soft sediments. - Moderate constraint: Geological features may be suitable for foundations, however, likely need additional engineering design/solutions mitigation measures. These are typically variable sedimentary features, such as heterogeneous sediments, mobile sediments, weak bedrock and gravel. - Lower constraint: Geological features are likely suitable for foundations. These are typically more predictable sediments, such as homogeneous or layered sediments or strong bedrock. Note that some features may still require mitigation measures. Outputs from the Matrix help to inform early decision-making and spatial planning by highlighting areas of relative geological constraint in countries during the early stages of offshore wind development.

Tags: Constraints, Decision methods, Engineering, Geology, Marine geology, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
BGS Geology - 50k (DiGMapGB-50) Artificial version 8

Data identifies landscape areas (shown as polygons) attributed with type of artificial or man-made ground. It indicates areas where the ground surface has been significantly modified by human activity. Types of artificial ground include: Disturbed ground areas of ill-defined shallow or near surface mineral workings where distinction cannot be made between made and worked ground. Infilled ground areas where original geology has been removed and then wholly or partially back filled includes waste or landfill sites. Landscaped ground areas where surface has been reshaped includes former sand and gravel workings for recreation and amenity use. Made ground man made features including embankments and spoil heaps. Worked ground areas where ground has been removed including quarries and road cuttings. Disturbed ground areas of ill-defined shallow or near surface mineral workings where distinction cannot be made between made and worked ground. Whilst artificial ground may not be considered as part of the 'real geology' of bedrock and superficial deposits it does affect them. Artificial ground impacts on the near surface ground conditions which are important to human activities and economic development. Due to the constantly changing nature of land use and re-use/redevelopment, caution must be exercised when using this data as it represents a snapshot in time rather than an evolving picture hence the data may become dated very rapidly. The data are available in vector format (containing the geometry of each feature linked to a database record describing their attributes) as ESRI shapefiles and are available under BGS data licence.

Tags: Data, Digital maps, GIS, Geology, Maps, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Civil Hydrography Programme 2025 Backscatter and Sampling Data: HI1902 DWR H West Sandettie

Acoustic Backscatter mosaics, H575 seabed samples and images. Collected as part of the Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP). Data and records verified by UK Hydrographic Office.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Timeline of volcanic activity of Fuego volcano, Guatemala 2015-2024

Database of volcanic activity at Fuego volcano, Guatemala from 2015 to 2024. The database compiles observations such as number of explosions, ash plume altitude, rockfalls, ashfall, and lava flow and pyroclastic flow occurrences. Compiled using daily and special bulletins of INSIVUMEH, the national agency responsible for monitoring volcanoes and other hazards in Guatemala. Built by Amelia Bain and Fabrizio Ponce. This database contextualises the volcanic activity at Fuego over the specified time period and may be useful for interpreting concurrent remote sensing, geophysical, or other observational data.

Tags: Data bases, Lava flows, NERC_DDC, Natural hazards, Volcanic activity
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Collated friction properties data for Nankai Trough Samples, up to June 2025

Collated dataset of all the available friction measurements of samples, up to June 2025, from Nankai Trough, off the southern coast of Japan, North Pacific Ocean. These measurements include frictional strength and rate and state parameters. It also contains mineralogical information, where the samples have been referenced back to ocean drilling expeditions, where the XRD methodology was consistent. The data were collated from published datasets produced by various ocean drilling programs, Deep Sea Drilling Project (DSDP), Ocean Drilling Program (ODP), Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP) and International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP). The data supports the paper: D. R. Faulkner, J. Zhang, H. Okuda, J. D. Bedford, M. J. Ikari, A. M. Schleicher, and T. Hirose. Synthesis of the Laboratory Frictional Properties of a Major Shallow Subduction Zone: the Nankai Trough, Offshore SW Japan. Journal of Geophysical Research

Tags: Earthquakes, Friction (geomechanics), NERC_DDC, Submarine trenches
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Form-flow-saltation dynamics of aeolian sand ripples at Medano Creek, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Colorado, USA and the Huab Dune Field, Skeleton Coast, Namibia from 2014 to 2023

This dataset includes processed aeolian ripple and meteorological data from raw data sets available in Nield et al. (2025; 2023a; 2023b) from field sites at 1) Medano Creek Area, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Colorado, USA and 2) the Huab Dune Field, Huab River Valley, Skeleton Coast, Namibia. Nield, J. M., M. C. Baddock, and G. F. S. Wiggs (2025), Surface and Meteorological Data of Ripples, Saltation and Protodune Dynamics at Medano Creek, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Colorado, USA in March and April 2023, (dataset), NERC EDS National Geoscience Data Centre, doi:10.5285/4b86b7a5-51ee-47b8-836d-a72cfd2be26b. Nield, J. M., M. C. Baddock, G. F. S. Wiggs, P. Delorme, A. Valdez, N. Wallum, and D. Goss (2023a), Surface and Meteorological Data of Ripple and Saltation Dynamics at Medano Creek Area, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado, USA on 5-11th April 2022, (dataset), NERC EDS National Geoscience Data Centre, doi:10.5285/738dc233-3bd7-4174-aa98-8c33fc35f344. Nield, J. M., G. F. S. Wiggs, M. C. Baddock, and P. Delorme (2023b), Surface and Meteorological Data of Saltation and Ripple Dynamics at Huab Dune Field, Skeleton Coast National Park, Namibia 2014, 2016 and 2018, (dataset), NERC EDS National Geoscience Data Centre, doi:10.5285/cc1b2bd9-2099-4fea-a731-6b4cf3d4c2be.

Tags: Aeolian, Aerodynamics, Lasers, NERC_DDC, Saltation, Terrestrial science
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Civil Hydrography Programme 2025 Backscatter and Sampling Data: HI1724 Cape Wrath to Stoer Head

Acoustic Backscatter mosaics, H575 Seabed samples and Images, Natural Feature Shapefiles. Collected as part of the Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP). Data and records verified by UK Hydrographic Office. Vessel - Multiple Platforms - Kongsberg EM 2040D.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Civil Hydrography Programme 2024 Backscatter and Sampling Data: HI1789 North Channel B

Acoustic Backscatter mosaics, H575 seabed samples and images, sediment areas and points shapefiles, sandwave areas and crests shapefiles. Collected as part of the Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP). Data and records verified by UK Hydrographic Office. Vessel - Mintaka I - Kongsberg EM 2040.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Civil Hydrography Programme 2025 Backscatter and Sampling Data: HI1818 Bahama Bank North

Acoustic Backscatter mosaics, H575 seabed samples and images, natural feature shapefiles. Collected as part of the Civil Hydrographic Programme (CHP). Data and records verified by UK Hydrographic Office. Vessel - MV Northern Wind - Kongsberg EM 2040D.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)