South Wales Coalfield Landslip Survey.

has been incorporated into the main BGS Landslides databaseThe dataset results from a survey of the landslips in the South Wales Coalfield, conducted on contract for the Department of the Environment in 1977-81. A total of 579 landslips were identified from air photo interpretation and existing mapping. Each landslip was examined in the field and a catalogue compiled including data on location, description, classification, geological context, dimensions and activity. The data is also presented on c. 90 annotated field sheets at 1:10 000 scale and in other supporting documentation.

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Last Updated December 4, 2025, 17:08 (UTC)
Created December 4, 2025, 17:08 (UTC)