dataset · United Kingdom
BGS Geology - 625k (DiGMapGB-625) Linear (Faults) version 5
Data identifying linear features (shown as polylines) representing geological faults at the ground or bedrock surface (beneath superficial deposits). The scale of the data is 1:625 000 scale, providing a simplified interpretation of the linear features which may be used as a guide at a regional or national level, but should not be relied on for local geology. Onshore coverage is provided for all of England, Wales, Scotland, the Isle of Man and Northern Ireland. Geological faults occur where a bo
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Evidence quality: 32
Listed in data.gov.uk public catalogue API on 2026-10-16; relevance/value screened (haiku).
Metadata checked: 2026-10-14T13:20:00.000Z
Evidence
- https://www.bgs.ac.uk/datasets/bgs-geology-625k/
- https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/ad7c40d7-96a2-432d-ada4-e998710dead2/bgs-geology-625k-digmapgb-625-linear-faults-version-5
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