BGS

The British Geological Survey is the UK's national centre for Earth science information. It forms part of the Natural Environment Research Council which funds research in the environmental sciences in universities and other organisations throughout the UK. The sort of people who work there include geologists, seismologists and volcanologists. As well as doing research, BGS provides services and advice in the earth sciences. For example, they can advise on earthquake activity in the UK. Engineers who check the safety of nuclear power stations and large dams need to know this information so that they can make sure these structures will not be affected badly by earthquakes.