AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
TellusSW airborne geophysical data (OGC WxS INSPIRE)

The TellusSW project acquired airborne geophysical data for the counties of Cornwall and parts of Devon and Somerset during the second half of 2013. The maps of the geophysical data and their derivatives are provided to facilitate spatial comparison with, and modelling of, the soil, geological and environmental aspects of the data. The survey comprised a high resolution magnetic/magnetic gradient survey combined with a multichannel (256 channel) radiometric survey. The survey was carried out using 200 m (N-S) line separations at a mean elevation of 91 m. The survey provided 60,323 line-km of data.

Tags: Digital maps, Geology, Geophysics, Magnetic surveys, NERC_DDC, Radioactivity surveys
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Indicative Atlas of Radon in Great Britain (OGC WxS INSPIRE)

The joint PHE-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. The Indicative Atlas of Radon in Great Britain presents a simplified version of the Radon Potential Dataset 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 Dataset for Great Britain provides the current definitive map of radon Affected Areas in Great Britain.

Tags: Digital maps, Geology, NERC_DDC, Radon gas
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
EU Project Report: Choosing good sites for storing CO2 underground Research highlights from the EU FP7 SiteChar Project

The objective of the EU SiteChar Project was to facilitate the implementation of CO2 geological storage in Europe by developing a methodology for the assessment of potential storage sites and the preparation of storage permit applications. Research was conducted through a strong collaboration of experienced industrial and academic research partners aiming to advance a portfolio of sites to a (near-) completed feasibility stage, ready for detailed front-end engineering and design and produce practical guidelines for site characterisation. SiteChar was a 3 year project supported by the European Commission under the 7th Framework Programme. This report introduces the lay reader to the research and concepts developed in the SiteChar project and can be downloaded from http://www.sitechar-co2.eu/SciPublicationsData.aspx?IdPublication=351&IdType=557.

Tags: Carbon capture and storage, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
EU Project Report: SiteChar - Characterisation of European CO2 storage, Final Report

The objective of the EU SiteChar Project was to facilitate the implementation of CO2 geological storage in Europe by developing a methodology for the assessment of potential storage sites and the preparation of storage permit applications. Research was conducted through a strong collaboration of experienced industrial and academic research partners aiming to advance a portfolio of sites to a (near-) completed feasibility stage, ready for detailed front-end engineering and design and produce practical guidelines for site characterisation. SiteChar was a 3 year project supported by the European Commission under the 7th Framework Programme. The Final Report can be downloaded from http://cordis.europa.eu/docs/results/256/256705/final1-sitechar-finalreport.pdf.

Tags: Carbon capture and storage, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
EU Project: SiteChar - Characterisation of European CO2 storage

The objective of the EU SiteChar Project was to facilitate the implementation of CO2 geological storage in Europe by developing a methodology for the assessment of potential storage sites and the preparation of storage permit applications. Research was conducted through a strong collaboration of experienced industrial and academic research partners aiming to advance a portfolio of sites to a (near-) completed feasibility stage, ready for detailed front-end engineering and design and produce practical guidelines for site characterisation. SiteChar was a 3 year project supported by the European Commission under the 7th Framework Programme. Project website http://www.sitechar-co2.eu.

Tags: Carbon capture and storage, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
EU Project Report: RISC - Research into Impacts and Safety in CO2 Storage, Final Report

The RISCS (Research into Impacts and Safety in CO2 Storage) project assessed the potential environmental impacts of leakage from geological CO2 storage. Consideration was given to possible impacts on groundwater resources and on near surface ecosystems both onshore and offshore. The aim of the project was to assist storage site operators and regulators in assessing the potential impacts of leakage so that these could be considered during all phases of a storage project (project design, site characterisation, site operation, post-operation and site abandonment, and following transfer of liability back to the state). A secondary objective was to inform policy makers, politicians and the general public of the feasibility and long-term benefits and consequences of large-scale CO2 capture and storage (CCS) deployment. The Final Report can be downloaded from http://cordis.europa.eu/docs/results/240/240837/final1-riscs-final-report-final.pdf.

Tags: Carbon capture and storage, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
EU Project Report: The RISCS Guide - A guide to potential impacts of leakage from CO2 storage

The RISCS guide summarises the conclusions and recommendations developed by the RISCS Consortium, based on four years of research into the potential impacts of leakage from CO2 storage sites. The report has been developed in parallel with the experimental research, field-based investigations, modelling studies and analysis undertaken during the RISCS project. The Report can be downloaded from http://www.riscs-co2.eu/UserFiles/file/RISCS_Guide/RISCS_Guide.pdf.

Tags: Carbon capture and storage, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
EU Project Report: CO2REMOVE - Quantitative analysis of time-lapse seismic monitoring at the Sleipner CO2 storage operation

The CO2 storage operation at Sleipner in the Norwegian North Sea provides an excellent demonstration of the application of time-lapse surface seismic methods to CO2 plume monitoring under favorable conditions. Injection commenced at Sleipner in 1996 with CO2 separated from natural gas being injected into the Utsira Sand, a major saline aquifer of late Cenozoic age. CO2 injection is via a near-horizontal well at a depth of about 1012 m below sea level (bsl) some 200 m below the reservoir top, at a rate approaching 1 million tonnes (Mt) per year, with more than 11 Mt currently stored. The report can be downloaded at http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/9418/.

Tags: Carbon capture and storage, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
GlaciStore: A Summary of the Cross-Border Seismic Stratigraphic Interpretation, report from the North Sea Aquifers UKCCSRC Call 1 project (Feb 2013 - Aug 2015)

Project report 'A summary of the methodology for the seismic stratigraphic interpretation for the 'GlaciStore' bid to IODP' prepared by the lead organisation, British Geological Survey (BGS), with contributions from University of Edinburgh and BGS participants. The report describes the method followed and data followed for the interpretation of seismic, well, borehole and bathymetry data. The objective of the interpretation is to inform the selection of sites for a scientific drilling proposal and demonstrate the proponents have sufficient understanding of the proposed site. Future scientific investigation and interpretation of the data are also proposed. The interpretation was undertaken as the 'cross-border geology' component of the UK CCS RC Call 1 ‘North Sea Aquifers' project. The report is a pdf format file and is also available for download at http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/513372/. UKCCSRC Grant UKCCSRC-C1-30.

Tags: Carbon capture and storage, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
GlaciStore: pre-proposal to IODP, UK CCS RC, Call 1 (31 March 2014)

Pre-proposal for scientific drilling 'GlaciStore: Understanding Late Cenozoic glaciation and basin processes for the development of secure large-scale offshore CO2storage (North Sea)', submitted to Integrated Ocean Discovery Programme (IODP) March 2014. The proponent 'GlaciStore' consortium comprises research and industry organisations from the UK and Norway. The pre-proposal describes the scientific research objectives, 12 proposed drill sites to address the objectives, the relationship of the research with the IODP science plan, and describes and illustrates three scientific objectives. The objectives are to investigate the glacial history and sedimentary architecture, fluid flow and processes, and the stress history and geomechanical response in strata that have experienced multiple glacial and interglacial cycles cycles. A drilling and sampling strategy and the measurements expected to be taken are also described The lead submitter, on behalf to the GlaciStore consortium is Heather Stewart, British Geological Survey (BGS).The 27 proponents from the UK and Norway (BGS, Institute for Energy Technology, Lundin Norway AS, SINTEF Energy Research, Statoil ASA, University of Bergen, University of Edinburgh and University of Oslo) and their expertise are listed. The pre-proposal is a pdf format file. This is restricted to the proponents for publication and to progress to full proposal to IODP. UKCCSRC Grant UKCCSRC-C1-30.

Tags: Carbon capture and storage, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
GlaciStore: full proposal to IODP, UK CCS RC, Call 1 (1 April 2015)

Full proposal for scientific drilling (852-CPP) 'GlaciStore: Understanding Late Cenozoic glaciation and basin processes for the development of secure large-scale offshore CO2 storage (North Sea)', submitted to Integrated Ocean Discovery Programme (IODP) April 2014. The proponent 'GlaciStore' consortium comprises research and industry organisations from the UK and Norway. The full proposal describes the relationship of the proposed research with the IODP science plan, regional background and previous work, and describes and illustrates three scientific objectives. The objectives are to investigate: glacial history and sedimentary architecture: fluid flow and microbial processes in shallow sediments; and the stress history and geomechanical models for strata that have experienced multiple glacial and interglacial cycles. The drilling and sampling strategy, standard drilling and logging operations, and the specialist measurements expected to be taken are described. Related initiatives and wider context of the proposed research also the initial and planned strategy for support from industry and government are outlined. The lead submitter, on behalf to the GlaciStore consortium is Heather Stewart, British Geological Survey (BGS).The 30 proponents from the UK and Norway (BGS, Institute for Energy Technology, Lundin Norway AS, SINTEF Energy Research, Statoil ASA, University of Bergen, University of Edinburgh and University of Oslo) and their expertise are listed. The full proposal is a pdf format file. This is restricted to the proponents for publication and to progress to a revised full proposal accepted for drilling by IODP. UKCCSRC Grant UKCCSRC-C1-30.

Tags: Carbon capture and storage, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
GlaciStore: cover sheet to full proposal to IODP, UK CCS RC, Call 1 (1 April 2015)

Full proposal cover sheet for scientific drilling (852-CPP) 'GlaciStore: Understanding Late Cenozoic glaciation and basin processes for the development of secure large-scale offshore CO2 storage (North Sea)', submitted to Integrated Ocean Discovery Programme (IODP) April 2014. The full proposal cover sheet document is publicly available from IODP; the submitted full proposal document is restricted to the proponents for publication and for review and response from IODP. The lead submitter, on behalf to the GlaciStore consortium is Heather Stewart, British Geological Survey (BGS).The 30 proponents are from research and industry organisations in the UK, Norway and USA (BGS, Institute for Energy Technology, Lundin Norway AS, SINTEF Energy Research, Statoil ASA, University of Bergen, University of Edinburgh, University of Oslo and University of Texas at Austin). The full proposal cover sheet states the names of proponents of the ‘GlaciStore’ consortium and contact details for the lead submitter of the bid. The full proposal cover sheet comprises: an abstract of the submitted full proposal including description of project funding support as a Complementary Project Proposal: describes and states the scientific research objectives; summarises proposed non-standard measurements; tabulates details of the 13 proposed drill sites (revised from pre-proposal stage) to address the scientific objectives. The objectives are to investigate: glacial history and sedimentary architecture; fluid flow and microbial processes in shallow sediments; and the stress history and geomechanical models for strata that have experienced multiple glacial and interglacial cycles. The table of proposed drilling sites includes the co-ordinates of the position and water depth at each proposed site, the objective for drilling and sampling and the depth to achieve the objective. The proponents, their affiliation, expertise and role for the submission are listed. UKCCSRC Grant UKCCSRC-C1-30.

Tags: Carbon capture and storage, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
EU Project: RISCS - Research into Impacts and Safety in CO2 Storage

The RISCS (Research into Impacts and Safety in CO2 Storage) project assessed the potential environmental impacts of leakage from geological CO2 storage. Consideration was given to possible impacts on groundwater resources and on near surface ecosystems both onshore and offshore. The aim of the project was to assist storage site operators and regulators in assessing the potential impacts of leakage so that these could be considered during all phases of a storage project (project design, site characterisation, site operation, post-operation and site abandonment, and following transfer of liability back to the state). A secondary objective was to inform policy makers, politicians and the general public of the feasibility and long-term benefits and consequences of large-scale CO2 capture and storage (CCS) deployment. RISCS was a 4 year project supported by the European Commission under the 7th Framework Programme. Project website http://www.riscs-co2.eu.

Tags: Carbon capture and storage, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
3D Seismic surfaces for the Nadir Crater, offshore West Africa

This data includes 8 surfaces generated from 3D seismic interpretation of the Nadir Crater, offshore West Africa. These surfaces represent stratigraphic boundaries between the seabed and the top of Albian, and show the structural and stratigraphic characteristics of the Nadir Crater. These surfaces correspond to individual maps and horizons shown in "3D anatomy of the Cretaceous-Paleogene age Nadir Crater" in Nature Communications Earth & Environment. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-4363378/v1.

Tags: Impact structures, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Cretaceous to Recent Uplift Measurements from Marine Fossil Assemblages

Cretaceous to Recent marine assemblages (total of 24,372) used to measure uplift, interpreted paleo-water depths and measured uplift. This inventory contains information about age, location, stratigraphic origin (i.e., formation, unit, member), lithology, paleoenvironment, and tectonic setting at the time of deposition and references to original source material. An extended methodology is presented in, Victoria M. Fernandes, Gareth G. Roberts; Cretaceous to Recent net continental uplift from paleobiological data: Insights into sub-plate support. GSA Bulletin 2020;; 133 (5-6): 1217–1236. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/B35739.1 Examples of this information being used to test mantle convection simulations is presented in, Victoria, M. Fernandes, Gareth G. Roberts, Fred Richards; Testing Mantle Convection Simulations With Paleobiology and Other Stratigraphic Observations: Examples From Western North America. G-Cubed 2024; 25(e2023GC011381). doi: https://doi.org/10.1029/2023GC011381

Tags: Cenozoic, Cretaceous, NERC_DDC, Uplift
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Surface wave dispersion measurements for the Pacific, 2023 - 2024

Synthetic and real dispersion measurements for paths across the Pacific, consists of 2 datasets; SS3DPacific_new - This is a data set of surface-wave dispersion measurements. The dispersion is measured between a synthetic reference seismogram (computed with normal-mode summation using the MINEOS software in the radial model stw105 from Kustowski et al., 2008), and a real observed seismogram. This data set is used by Latallerie et al. (2024) to build a Vs model of the Pacific upper-mantle with full 3D resolution and uncertainty using SOLA inversion (Zaroli 2016) and finite-frequency theory (Zhou 2009). Data are for a set of source-receiver pairs for frequencies ranging from 6 to 21 mHz, every 1mHz. The measurement algorithm uses the multi-taper technique (Thompson 1982). The first 5 Slepians are used (Slepian 1978). A datum is the average of measurements over these tapers, and the uncertainty is the standard deviation. SS3DPacificSyn_new - This is a data set of surface-wave dispersion measurements. The dispersion is measured between a synthetic reference seismogram (computed with normal-mode summation using the MINEOS software in the radial model stw105 from Kustowski et al., 2008), and a synthetic seismogram computed using the spectral element method software Specfem in the 3D model S362ANI from Kustowski etl al. (2018). This data set is used by Latallerie et al. (2024) in a synthetic tomography study to retrieve the Vs structure of the input 3D model S362ANI in the Pacific upper-mantle with full 3D resolution and uncertainty using SOLA inversion (Zaroli 2016) and finite-frequency theory (Zhou 2009). Measurements are provided for source-receiver pairs for frequencies ranging from 6 to 21 mHz, every 1mHz. The measurement algorithm uses the multi-taper technique (Thompson 1982). The first 5 Slepians (Slepian 1978) are used. A datum is the average of measurements over these tapers, and the uncertainty is the standard deviation.

Tags: NERC_DDC, Seismology, Surface waves
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
P-wave velocity and attenuation (1/Q) data of water-saturated sand pack (from dry to full saturation) at 10 kilohertz frequency measured using an acoustic pulse tube under 10 MPa effective pressure

The data comprise P-wave velocity and attenuation (1/Q) measurements of water-saturated sand packs (four samples) across saturation levels, from dry to fully saturated. Using an acoustic pulse tube, measurements were recorded in the sonic frequency range (1-20 kHz, centred at 10 kHz) under 10 MPa effective pressure with atmospheric pore pressure. Data were collected in the Pulse Tube Laboratories at the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), Southampton, between March 2022 and January 2023, funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC Grant NE/J020753/1), and primarily collected and analysed by Hanif Sutiyoso (University of Southampton). The experiment aimed to fill gaps in sonic frequency measurements of sediments across saturation states, providing a spectrum of water/gas saturation rather than a single value. This dataset is valuable for researchers analysing saturated sediments and is directly comparable to sonic well-logging field data due to its frequency range. The full dataset has been published at https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2478.13607. The method involved measuring time series of signal amplitude from four samples (A to D) inside a 4.5 m water-filled acoustic pulse tube, which allows plane wave propagation in the sediment-jacketed samples. Time-domain data were transformed into the frequency domain using Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) and deconvolved with the chirp source signal to obtain the impulse response. Nonlinear inversion was used to minimize an objective function derived from initial time-domain estimates, determining the sample's complex velocity and attenuation (1/Q).

Tags: Acoustics, Attenuation, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
EPSRC project presentation: Process Intensification for Post-combustion Carbon Capture using Rotating Packed Bed through Systems Engineering, Cranfield Biannual, 21 Apr 2015

This presentation on the EPSRC project, Process Intensification for Post-combustion Carbon Capture using Rotating Packed Bed through Systems Engineering Techniques, was presented at the Cranfield Biannual, 21.04.15. Grant number: EP/M001458/1.

Tags: Carbon capture and storage, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
EPSRC project presentation: ORGMEMT - Organic Mixed Matrix Membrane Technologies for Post-Combustion CO2 Capture, Cranfield Biannual, 21 April 2015

This presentation on the EPSRC project, Organic Mixed Matrix Membrane Technologies (ORGMEMT) for Post-Combustion CO2 Capture, Cranfield Biannual, was presented at the Cranfield Biannual, 21.04.15. Grant number: EP/M001342/1.

Tags: Carbon capture and storage, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
EPSRC project presentation: Fingerprinting captured CO2 using natural tracers: Determining CO2 fate and proving ownership, Cranfield_Biannual, 21 April 2015

This presentation on the EPSRC project, Fingerprinting captured CO2 using natural tracers: Determining CO2 fate and proving ownership, was presented at the Cranfield Biannual, 21.04.15. Grant number: EP/K036033/1.

Tags: Carbon capture and storage, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
EPSRC project presentation: DiSECCS - Diagnostic Seismic Toolbox for the Efficient Control of CO2Storage, Cranfield Biannual, 21 April 2015

This presentation on the EPSRC project, DiSECCS, was presented at the Cranfield Biannual, 21.04.15. Grant number: Grant number: EP/K035878/1.

Tags: Carbon capture and storage, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility data of IODP Site U1391, Southwest Iberian Margin, North Atlantic Ocean

Anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility (AMS) data of sediment samples from IODP Site U1391 in the Southwest Iberian Margin. Data are organised in columns, including depth and estimated age of the sediment samples and the following AMS parameters: raw and orientation corrected K1 declination, AMS factors Pj, q, and T. More detailed information on the data is available at: https://doi.org/10.1029/2020PA003947.

Tags: Anisotropy, Magnetic susceptibility, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Sampling Survey 2015/7 RD2 Rockdrill Trials: Firth of Lorne/East of Colonsay (19/Aug/2015 to 29/Aug/2015)

This marine sampling survey took place in August 2015 in the area of Firth of Lorne and east of Colonsay on board the NLV Pharos. The survey was carried out by the British Geological Survey (BGS). The aim of the survey was to test the BGS seabed rockdrill RD2. These data are archived by BGS.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Fernandina volcano seismic data recorded at Fernandina volcano, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador 2022-2023’

Broadband seismic data recorded at Fernandina volcano, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, from December 2022 to November 2023. The data cover a period of epsiodic shallow magma accummulation and associated earthquakes.

Tags: Earthquakes, Magma, NERC_DDC, Seismic data, Volcanic eruption, Volcanoes
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)