GeoSure version 8 provides a national-scale assessment of landslide hazard across Great Britain. The British Geological Survey created this dataset by analyzing slope characteristics like geology, gradient, and drainage. Its methodology is based on the 'BGS Geology' digital map and expert knowledge of geological formations.
Use Cases
- Assess landslide risk for construction planning based on slope characteristics like geology and gradient.
- Model potential ground movement for infrastructure projects based on expert-defined geological behavior.
- Inform land-use and zoning decisions based on national-scale hazard maps.
- Identify causes of subsidence or building damage based on slope instability factors.
Strengths
- Complete national coverage for Great Britain.
- Methodology is based on the authoritative 'BGS Geology' digital map and expert knowledge.
- Data is available in multiple geospatial formats, including ESRI Shapefiles and MapInfo.
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- Last updated 2026-04-09 08:36:19.003271; freshness should be verified.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS)
- Collection Method
- Based on 'BGS Geology' (Digital Map) and expert knowledge of geological formations.
- Time Range
- null
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-09 08:36:19.003271
- Geography
- Great Britain