Geohazard Assessment of Running Sand Deposits

No longer exists - now part of GeoSureAn assessment of the potential for a geological deposit to show running sand behaviour under the action of flowing water. A characteristic usually of saturated sand and silt grade material. The methodology is based on BGS digital stratigraphic linework and expert knowledge of the behaviour of the formations so defined.

Data and Resources

  • The BGS Homepage is an entry point to the BGS data services.

Additional Info

Field Value
Last Updated December 3, 2025, 11:01 (UTC)
Created December 3, 2025, 11:01 (UTC)