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Seismic interpretation of the Haiti earthquake 12 Jan 2010
Scientists at the British Geological Survey were alerted by their automatic earthquake location software 10 minutes after the earthquake struck Haiti.
South Atlantic 2010
BGS staff set off for South Georgia to install a new Magnetic Observatory.
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Rock salt: an essential mineral keeps the country moving
Rock salt is the key ingredient in the 'grit' which keeps our road network moving despite ice and snow.
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Earth Sciences in the 21st century: A forward look
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