Map based index (GeoIndex) geological indicators of flooding

This layer of the map based index (GeoIndex) shows where river floodplains and coastal plains in Britain are located and therefore the main areas at greatest risk of flooding. The map shows areas vulnerable to two main types of flooding: inland (river floodplains) and coastal/estuarine and is therefore a key tool in identifying those areas most vulnerable from future flooding. The map is based on observation of the types of geological deposit present and does not take into account any man-made influences such as house building or flood protection schemes. It also does not take into account low-lying areas where flooding could occur but where there are no materials indicating flooding in the geological past. The BGS Geological Indicators of Flooding data should therefore be regarded as complementary to, but not a replacement for, existing Environment Agency flood risk maps. The BGS Geological Indicators of Flooding (GIF) dataset is a digital map based on the BGS Digital Geological Map of Great Britain at the 1:50,000 scale.
 
Citation proposal
. Map based index (GeoIndex) geological indicators of flooding. https://services.mspdata.eu:/geonetwork/srv/api/records/9df8df53-2a96-37a8-e044-0003ba9b0d98

Simple

Date ( Creation )
2000
Identifier
http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/dataHolding/13605468

  Point of contact

  Distributor

  +44 115 936 3276 
Maintenance and update frequency
asNeeded As needed
GEMET - INSPIRE themes
  • Geology
BGS Thesaurus of Geosciences
  • Floods , Coastal plains , Flood plains
Keywords
  • NERC_DDC
Use limitation
Either: (i) the dataset is made freely available, e.g. via the Internet, for a restricted category of use (e.g. educational use only); or (ii) the dataset has not been formally approved by BGS for access and use by external clients under licence, but its use may be permitted under alternative formal arrangements; or (iii) the dataset contains 3rd party data or information obtained by BGS under terms and conditions that must be consulted in order to determine the permitted usage of the dataset. Refer to the BGS staff member responsible for the creation of the dataset if further advice is required. He / she should be familiar with the composition of the dataset, particularly with regard to 3rd party IPR contained in it, and any resultant use restrictions. This staff member should revert to the IPR Section (ipr@bgs.ac.uk ) for advice, should the position not be clear.
Access constraints
otherRestrictions Other restrictions
Other constraints
otherRestrictions
Denominator
625000
Metadata language
English English
Topic category
  • Geoscientific information
Geographic identifier
EAW

 

Date ( Revision )
2009

Geographic identifier
ENGLAND & WALES [id=149000]

 

Date ( Creation )
1979

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S
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W


Supplemental Information
A generalised version of the data is shown, visible at map scales above 1:625000. More detailed data can be obtained from BGS and site specific information will be available in the near future.
Reference system identifier
OGP / urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::27700

 

Date ( Revision )
2005

Distribution format
  • Geographic Information System (Not Entered )

  Distributor

  +44 115 936 3276 
OnLine resource
Geological indicators of flooding  
OnLine resource
Hazards map theme  

The wms layer for 'Geological indicators of flooding' is held within the 'Hazards' map theme WMS layer which this URL connects to.

OnLine resource
Hazards map theme  

The user will need to select 'Map layers' from the top left menu and select the 'Geological indicators of flooding' check box from the drop down menu to view the data.

Hierarchy level
dataset Dataset
Other
dataset

Conformance result

Date ( Publication )
2011
Explanation
See the referenced specification
Pass
false

Conformance result

Date ( Publication )
2010-12-08
Explanation
See http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2010:323:0011:0102:EN:PDF
Pass
false
Statement
The BGS Geological Indicators of Flooding (GIF) dataset is a digital map based on the BGS Digital Geological Map of Great Britain at the 1:50,000 scale. It was produced by characterising Superficial Deposits on DiGMapGB-50 in terms of their likely vulnerability to flooding, either from coastal or inland water flow.

Metadata

File identifier
9df8df53-2a96-37a8-e044-0003ba9b0d98   XML
Metadata language
English English
Hierarchy level
dataset Dataset
Date stamp
2017-01-17
Metadata standard name
NERC profile of ISO19115:2003
Metadata standard version
1.0

  Point of contact

Dataset URI
http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/dataHolding/13605468
 
 

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