dataset · United Kingdom
GeoSure soluble rocks version 8
This dataset provides an assessment of the potential for dissolution within a geological deposit. Ground dissolution occurs when certain types of rock contain layers of material that may dissolve if they get wet. This can cause underground cavities to develop. These cavities reduce support to the ground above and can lead to a collapse of overlying rocks. Dissolution of soluble rocks produces landforms and features collectively known as 'karst'. Britain has four main types of soluble or 'karstic
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Licence: ["The copyright of materials derived from the British Geological Survey's work is vested in the Natural Environment Research Council [NERC]. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in an
Evidence quality: 38.9
Listed in data.gov.uk public catalogue API on 2026-10-16; relevance/value screened (haiku).
Metadata checked: 2026-10-14T13:20:00.000Z
What's in it
- Data offered docs-verified
- dissolution potential assessment for soluble rocks (karst)
- Coverage docs-verified
- Great Britain
- Update frequency docs-verified
- as needed
- Formats docs-verified
- ESRI Shapefile · MapInfo
- Access docs-verified
- Licence-restricted. Copyright vested in NERC; reproduction or transmission requires prior permission of the copyright holder via the BGS Intellectual Property Rights Manager. Price and payment terms are not stated in the docs.
Useful for
- Use cases llm-inferred
- Karst and dissolution screening in desk studies for ground investigation scoping · Subsidence and sinkhole hazard review to inform planning applications · Identifying chalk, limestone, gypsum or salt constraints for foundation and rock-head assumptions
- Audience llm-inferred
- geotechnical engineers · civils engineers · engineering geologists · planners · GIS analysts
Limitations
- Constraints llm-inferred
- Licence restricts reproduction and onward transmission without NERC/BGS permission · Describes potential for dissolution and hazard, not site-specific ground conditions · NERC/BGS gives no warranty on accuracy or suitability; use is at the customer's own risk · Underlying geology reference is BGS Geology (Digital Map) with expert knowledge; the page gives a 2017-07 creation date
Evidence
- https://www.bgs.ac.uk/datasets/bgs-geosure-soluble-rocks/
- https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/9a6293e9-1b42-44d7-83f9-4f965d115af1/geosure-soluble-rocks-version-8
Check upstream coverage, uncertainty and licence before use. Station observations are not forecasts or design levels.