[This metadata record has been superseded, see http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/dataHolding/13608570 and http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/dataHolding/13608747] The BGS GeoCoast Dataset is a Geographic Information System (GIS)-based analysis for indicating multi-hazards and interdependencies within the coastal zone of Great Britain (not including Orkney and Shetland). GeoCoast represents the natural geological coastline (around the mainland of Great Britain) as if no coastal defences or made ground are present. This will be of particular value in areas where coastal defences are no longer maintained. GeoCoast will offer anyone with assets, or an interest in the coastline around Great Britain, access to easy-to-use datasets linked to geohazard data. This will allow users to interpret potential interdependencies in terms of erosion, flooding, habitat and other vulnerabilities. These datasets are divided into two data packages: GeoCoast Premium (essential baseline datasets), and GeoCoast Open (including a multi-faceted domain analyses). The data is delivered in GIS ESRI point, polyline and polygon format (other formats available on request).
