BGR

"Planet Earth represents the basis for all our lives, its resources are limited."

BGR uses helicopter-based geophysical surveying techniques to explore geological structures, mineral deposits and aquifers in the subsurface from the air.

The BGR helicopter takes off on a geophysical survey flight carrying a probe

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Deep-sea research

Environmental surveys are being carried out in the BGR’s licence area in the Pacific Ocean to support research into polymetallic nodule deposits on the seabed and into the possibility of deep-sea mining.

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Prospects for mining regions

BGR experts are assisting the Indonesian authorities with measures for the sustainable reclamation of opencast …

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Groundwater levels in Germany

Using the ‘GRUVO’ web tool, BGR provides an overview of forecasts for groundwater levels up to the year 2100.

GRUVO - Groundwater levels and forecasts for Germany

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Relevant to long-term safety

BGR is researching subglacial tunnel valleys. Future ice ages could jeopardise the safety of a final repository.

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Our topics

Final disposal of radioactive waste

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Nuclear-Test Ban & Geohazards

Topic teaser: Nuclear test ban and geohazards

International cooperation

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Career at BGR

Discover diverse opportunities to kick-start your career at the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources.

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Further BGR services

The BGR Geoportal:
Data and internet applications at a glance

The BGR's Geoportal allows users to search, view and download national and international geodata from the fields of soil, geochemistry, geology, geophysics, groundwater and raw materials as well as scientific publications from BGR. The specialised applications offered by BGR on the internet are also listed.

BGR Geoportal

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DERA

The German Mineral Resources Agency (DERA) is the raw materials competence centre and the central information and consulting platform on mineral raw materials and recycling raw materials for the German economy.

German Mineral Resources Agency (DERA)