BGS Geology 50k

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Provides details about the composition and structure of the Earth in GB, indicating rocks, sediments, faults and other observations and is the foundation for other types of earth science-related mapping.
Geological areas in England, Scotland and Wales are described in four themes (bedrock, superficial deposits/’drift’, mass movement and artificial ground) and labelled with a name and their composition (rock type or lithology).
In combination with other BGS datasets, typical uses cases include identifying natural resources (energy; water; minerals), construction conditions (excavations; foundations), soils and landscapes (peatlands; uplands), and hazards (flooding; landslides; contamination).

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Product: BGS Geology 50k
Author: British Geological Survey
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