About

This blog is run by staff at the British Geological Survey as a celebration of the work done by William 'Strata' Smith, the father of English geology. Follow tweets from his avatar at @Strata Smith

2015 is the bicentenary of Smith's first edition Geological Map of England and Wales. For a full list of events that are happening to celebrate this 200 year anniversary visit the Geological Society of London's webpage.

  

Company Overview

The British Geological Survey is a part of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and is its principal supplier of national capability in geoscience.

It advances understanding of the structure, properties and processes of the solid Earth system through interdisciplinary surveys, monitoring and research for the benefit of society.

It is the UK's premier provider of objective and authoritative geoscientific data, information and knowledge for wealth creation, sustainable use of natural resources, reducing risk and living with the impacts of environmental change.

We are a world-leading geoscience centre for:
• survey and monitoring
• modelling and research
• data and knowledge

You can find out all about our history, structure and strategy on the BGS Website.

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