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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: Simon on December 08, 2009, 17:29

Title: British Geological Survey opens up its image archive
Post by: Simon on December 08, 2009, 17:29

Ever wondered if there was a volcano under your home?  Well, now you can find out by using the British Geological Survey's (BGS) new OpenGeoscience portal.  It allows the public to study all the UK's rocks on a simple Google map, down to a "scale" of 1:50,000. Toggling the map shows overlying towns and streets.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8398451.stm

Also, in pics:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/8398477.stm

Title: Re: British Geological Survey opens up its image archive
Post by: Rik on December 08, 2009, 17:43

Sometimes, it feels like there's a volcano around, specially after a curry. :o:

Title: Re: British Geological Survey opens up its image archive
Post by: Simon on December 08, 2009, 17:53

 ;D

Title: Re: British Geological Survey opens up its image archive
Post by: Clive on December 08, 2009, 20:56

 :hee-hee:

Title: Re: British Geological Survey opens up its image archive
Post by: sam on December 08, 2009, 23:59

nice link!