(The GIF shows an animation of SOHO LASCO Coronograph imagery showing the coronal mass ejection (CME) associated with the X5 solar flare. The scintillation is due to energetic particles hitting the sensor. Image: NASA/ESA.)

Intense geomagnetic activity could disrupt technology such as communication systems, global positioning systems and satellite orbits.

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Geomagnetic storms are caused by solar activity interacting with the Earth’s magnetic field, which has implications for national energy infrastructure and navigation. For this reason, it is listed as one of the primary hazards on the UK’s National Risk Register.

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Join BGS remote sensing geoscientist, Alessandro Novellino and colleagues for this special one-off workshop which aims to bring together stakeholders from the UK and Italy to drive collaborations around AI-driven solutions and connect interested parties with sources of potential funding.

We used long-term radon measurements, made in over 560,000 homes across Great Britain and 23,000 homes across Northern Ireland (without affecting householders’ confidentiality), combined with geological map data.

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In collaboration with UKSHA, BGS and the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland (GSNI) offers the indicative atlas for radon in Great Britain and the indicative radon atlas for Northern Ireland to help homeowners and businesses ascertain if their properties are at risk.

In addition to the 50K maps, BGS has also updated its 10K & 25K maps. BGS Geology 10K and 25K is the most detailed geological dataset we have produced. Around half of the country is now covered with this update, including many urban centres.

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This includes coverage for approximately 99 per cent of the bedrock and approximately 95 per cent of the superficial deposits across the country.

These geological maps provide crucial information like rock types and faults, forming a valuable resource for a wide range of uses.

We were also able to visit the Pineapple museum and park - part of the company's corporate social responsibility programme, helping local communities.

Thank you to our hosts Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. and Nickel Asia Corporation for the warm welcome and valuable insights.

It was great to see the integrated mining and processing site, and the visit showcased the importance of responsible supply chains and best practices — including the rehabilitated tailings storage facility 1, which has been restored to native forest.