All the articles of BRGM, the French geological survey.

How a subsurface physical barrier (SPB) works in a continental environment for water storage, with a pumping system.
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Subsurface physical barriers : what if we stored water underground?
29 Apr 2026
Les Lapidiales at Crazannes (Charente-Maritime). A constantly evolving art space in former Turonian stone quarries.
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When stones inspire art
24 Apr 2026
Map showing the location of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Strait of Hormuz: a mineral shock as well as an energy shock
20 Apr 2026
Détail du portail du Jugement dernier de la cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
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Geosciences in the service of cultural heritage
9 Apr 2026
Geological map jigsaw puzzle of France on a scale of 1:1,000,000).
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Jigsaw puzzle: a thousand-piece geological map of France!
6 Mar 2026
Geological maps published by BRGM
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Mapping the rocks beneath our feet: an essential step for our future
9 Feb 2026
Groundwater situation during the low-water period in 2025.
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Aquifers: assessment of changes in groundwater levels in 2024-2025
1 Dec 2025
The Las Cruces mine in Spain (2011).
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Society's insatiable appetite for metals: how can we survive?
19 Sep 2025
In-line extraction and analysis of phytosanitary substances in water, Orléans
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What solutions are available for cleaning up PFAS contamination in soil and groundwater?
10 Sep 2025
The drought indicator that predicts shrinkage and swelling of clay soils currently shows a sharp increase in the second half of the 21st century, according to IPCC assumptions RCP 4.5 (moderate emissions scenario) and RCP 8.5 (high emissions scenario).
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Climate change: an indicator to predict the risk of cracks appearing in house walls
4 Sep 2025
Lacanau, beach seen from the south
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Understanding rising sea levels for a more effective response
7 Aug 2025
Geological model of West Thurrock (County of Essex, England) created by the British Geological Survey. Minecraft, Mojang Studios.
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Making geosciences fun with Minecraft
30 Jul 2025