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British Geological Survey
- Advises the UK government, industry, academia, and the public on the geosciences. Includes information about their research programmes, publications and products, with a section on education materials and popular geology.
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The Association of UK RIGS Groups
- Membership organisation for RIGS (Regionally Important Geological and Geomorphological Sites) across the UK. Includes documentation related to the development strategy.
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Assynt's Geology
- Explains the basics of geology, rock sequences and the deformation of structures along with a 3D tour.
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Central Wales RIGS Group
- Website locates and describes the regionally important geological sites of the central Wales region.
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COMET+ - Centre for the Observation and Modelling of Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Tectonics
- A research group within the National Centre for Earth Observation, focused on earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis and landslides. Describes their programmes, with resources for schools and the public, publications, news, and links.
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Cornwall Geology
- Works to conserve geological sites in the county; includes a guide to the area's geology and unusual features, a geological timeline, events, and suggested walks.
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Cumbria RIGS
- Voluntary group which aims to identify new RIGS (regionally important geological sites) in Cumbria and to monitor existing ones. Includes geological map.
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Dino Wight
- A guide to the geology of the Isle of Wight, focussed on the dinosaur fossils found there. The is also an online shop, for tools and books.
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Earth Heritage
- An online magazine produced twice yearly to stimulate interest in a broad range of geological and landscape conservation issues within the UK and further afield. Current and past issues available to download in PDF format.
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Earthquakes in the UK
- Information about earthquakes, their frequency and strengh; also includes background on their cause, and details of UK monitoring stations.
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Geological Sites in Northern Ireland
- A comprehensive guide to the area's geology and sites of geological interest, with a list of sites worth visiting.
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The Geological Society of London
- The oldest national geological society in the world; includes details of membership and publications, specialist and regional groups, events, and education and careers resources.
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Geology of Britain Viewer
- The geology of the UK overlaid on Google Earth.
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Geology Wales
- Geologist and mineralologist presents research and articles on the geology and mineralology of Wales, as well as an archive of severe weather photos.
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Herefordshire and Worcestershire Earth Heritage Trust
- Aims to promote and protect the geological heritage of these two counties; includes details of local RIGS (regionally important geological sites) and information on the Geopark Way, plus educational resources.
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James Hutton
- Dedicated to James Hutton, considered the father of modern geology.
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Mineralogical Society of Great Britain and Ireland
- A society for people with a professional or academic interest in mineralogy and its application to crystallography, geochemistry, petrology, environmental science and economic geology. With details of membership, meetings, publications, education, resources for children and schools, and contacts.
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Open University Geology Society
- Support the study of Geology by providing opportunities for members to learn via field trips, talks, workshops and conferences.
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The Rhynie Chert
- A learning and teaching resource based on the rock formation in northeast Scotland and its fossils. [University of Aberdeen].
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Rockwatch
- The junior club of the Geologists' Association; provides information about membership, events nationwide and advice on becoming a rock or fossil collector.
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Scottish Geology
- A guide to the geology of the country, with maps, timeline, regional features and sites, geoparks, and their annual festival.
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University of Aberdeen: Department of Geology and Petroleum Geology
- A centre of geological training and research; includes details of courses and opportunities, their outreach work, professional training services, and a directory of links related to geology and petroleum.
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Wren's Nest National Nature Reserve
- A guide to a classic geological site of exceptional international importance in the centre of Dudley; includes visitor information, and a guide to the reserve's wildlife and the range of fossils found there.
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