A FIELD ALERT - Geohazard Factsheets from the United Kingdom - Energy, Flooding, Volcanoes, Earthquakes, and the Role of Geoscientists

Health & Safety - Mining, Environmental, & Cybersecurity

Date posted: 07/15/14

Where does the UK energy come from, and how this has changed over time. Carbon capture and storage, and fracking are also defined. Types of floods are discussed and what can be done to protect humans, livestock and property. An overview of significant volcanic eruptions and the volcanic products that can cause damage on the ground and in the air. Earthquakes are discussed, as well as sites located and a discussion on how they are characterized. A list of factsheets (with PDFs) is presented on how geoscientists serve and protect the general public. This is a series of 12 A4 (color) fact sheets highlighting the way geoscientists work to benefit society. They are of use to policy makers, journalists, teachers and students and are intended to highlight the importance of geoscientists in society. Each factsheet suggests a range of further reading and useful web sites. Number 1 - Earthquakes Number 2 - Floods Number 3 - Landslides Number 4 - Volcanoes Number 5 - Radon Number 6 - Tsunamis Number 7 - Coastal Erosion Number 8 - Contaminated Land Number 9 - Landfill and Waste Number 10 - Groundwater Number 11 - Aggregates Number 12 - Marine Aggregates