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Ajhil: /* Borehole installations */

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Borehole installations

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	==Borehole installations==		==Borehole installations==
	A set of groundwater monitoring boreholes was installed in the vicinity of the Kirby Misperton site (KMA) and its exploration borehole (KM8) (Figures 2 and 3). These include boreholes within the shallow, superficial aquifer (Quaternary and/or weathered Kimmeridge Clay) and the deeper, Corallian Limestone aquifer. Borehole locations were determined on the basis of proximity to KMA and on geological data provided by investigations of both the [https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/512437/ superficial geology] and geological modelling of the Corallian Limestone strata. Seismometers were also installed in a number of the boreholes for monitoring of seismicity.		A set of groundwater monitoring boreholes was installed in the vicinity of the Kirby Misperton site (KMA) and its exploration borehole (KM8) (Figures 2 and 3). These include boreholes within the shallow, superficial aquifer (Quaternary and/or weathered Kimmeridge Clay) and the deeper, Corallian Limestone aquifer. Borehole locations were determined on the basis of proximity to KMA and on geological data provided by investigations of both the [https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/512437/ superficial geology] and geological modelling of the Corallian Limestone strata. Seismometers were also installed in a number of the boreholes for monitoring of [[seismicity_-_Vale_of_Pickering \| seismicity]].

	Please contact [https://www.bgs.ac.uk/about-bgs/contact-us/ BGS Enquiries] for more information.		Please contact [https://www.bgs.ac.uk/about-bgs/contact-us/ BGS Enquiries] for more information.

	[[Water quality - Vale of Pickering]]		[[Water quality - Vale of Pickering]]

Ajhil: /* Borehole installations */

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Borehole installations

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	==Borehole installations==		==Borehole installations==
	A set of groundwater monitoring boreholes was installed in the vicinity of the Kirby Misperton site (KMA) and its exploration borehole (KM8) (Figures 2 and 3). These include boreholes within the shallow, superficial aquifer (Quaternary and/or weathered Kimmeridge Clay) and the deeper, Corallian Limestone aquifer. Borehole locations were determined on the basis of proximity to KMA and on geological data provided by investigations of both the superficial geology and geological modelling of the Corallian Limestone strata. Seismometers were also installed in a number of the boreholes for monitoring of seismicity.		A set of groundwater monitoring boreholes was installed in the vicinity of the Kirby Misperton site (KMA) and its exploration borehole (KM8) (Figures 2 and 3). These include boreholes within the shallow, superficial aquifer (Quaternary and/or weathered Kimmeridge Clay) and the deeper, Corallian Limestone aquifer. Borehole locations were determined on the basis of proximity to KMA and on geological data provided by investigations of both the [https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/512437/ superficial geology] and geological modelling of the Corallian Limestone strata. Seismometers were also installed in a number of the boreholes for monitoring of seismicity.

	Please contact [https://www.bgs.ac.uk/about-bgs/contact-us/ BGS Enquiries] for more information.		Please contact [https://www.bgs.ac.uk/about-bgs/contact-us/ BGS Enquiries] for more information.

	[[Water quality - Vale of Pickering]]		[[Water quality - Vale of Pickering]]

Ajhil: /* The network */

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The network

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	<center>'''Figure 2'''    The water–monitoring network, Vale of Pickering, and new BGS boreholes for water/seismic investigations.</center>		<center>'''Figure 2'''    The water–monitoring network, Vale of Pickering, and new BGS boreholes for water/seismic investigations.</center>

	Borehole installations		==Borehole installations==
	A set of groundwater monitoring boreholes was installed in the vicinity of the Kirby Misperton site (KMA) and its exploration borehole (KM8) (Figures 2 and 3). These include boreholes within the shallow, superficial aquifer (Quaternary and/or weathered Kimmeridge Clay) and the deeper, Corallian Limestone aquifer. Borehole locations were determined on the basis of proximity to KMA and on geological data provided by investigations of both the superficial geology and geological modelling of the Corallian Limestone strata. Seismometers were also installed in a number of the boreholes for monitoring of seismicity.		A set of groundwater monitoring boreholes was installed in the vicinity of the Kirby Misperton site (KMA) and its exploration borehole (KM8) (Figures 2 and 3). These include boreholes within the shallow, superficial aquifer (Quaternary and/or weathered Kimmeridge Clay) and the deeper, Corallian Limestone aquifer. Borehole locations were determined on the basis of proximity to KMA and on geological data provided by investigations of both the superficial geology and geological modelling of the Corallian Limestone strata. Seismometers were also installed in a number of the boreholes for monitoring of seismicity.

Ajhil: /* The network */

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The network

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	==The network==		==The network==
	~~FFigure 2: the water–monitoring network, Vale of Pickering, and new BGS boreholes for water/seismic investigations.~~
	~~Figure 2: the water–monitoring network, Vale of Pickering, and new BGS boreholes for water/seismic investigations.~~
	The network comprised 24 groundwater sites and 10 stream sites, most located within an approximate 10 km radius of the proposed shale–gas exploration borehole at Kirby Misperton (KM8) (Figure 2). Sampling site selection was based on spatial geological and hydrogeological factors and logistic considerations.		The network comprised 24 groundwater sites and 10 stream sites, most located within an approximate 10 km radius of the proposed shale–gas exploration borehole at Kirby Misperton (KM8) (Figure 2). Sampling site selection was based on spatial geological and hydrogeological factors and logistic considerations.

	Monitoring of water quality at each of the sites involved monthly or quarterly collection of groundwater and stream-water samples. This established a time series for evaluating baseline compositions.		Monitoring of water quality at each of the sites involved monthly or quarterly collection of groundwater and stream-water samples. This established a time series for evaluating baseline compositions.

			[[Image:Sites_Fig2.jpg\|frameless\|center\|500px\|]]

			<center>'''Figure 2'''    The water–monitoring network, Vale of Pickering, and new BGS boreholes for water/seismic investigations.</center>

	Borehole installations		Borehole installations

Ajhil: /* Sampling water */

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Sampling water

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	<center>'''Figures 1a and 1b'''    Sampling streams and groundwater, Vale of Pickering.</center>		<center>'''Figures 1a and 1b'''    Sampling streams and groundwater, Vale of Pickering.</center>

	~~Figure 1a: sampling streams and groundwater~~		==The network==
	~~Figure 1b: sampling streams and groundwater~~
	~~Figures 1a and 1b:~~
	The network
	FFigure 2: the water–monitoring network, Vale of Pickering, and new BGS boreholes for water/seismic investigations.		FFigure 2: the water–monitoring network, Vale of Pickering, and new BGS boreholes for water/seismic investigations.
	Figure 2: the water–monitoring network, Vale of Pickering, and new BGS boreholes for water/seismic investigations.		Figure 2: the water–monitoring network, Vale of Pickering, and new BGS boreholes for water/seismic investigations.

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Sampling water

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Sampling water

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	[[Image:SamplingStreams_Fig1a.jpg\|frameless\|center\|500px\|]]		[[Image:SamplingStreams_Fig1a.jpg\|frameless\|center\|500px\|]]

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	<center>'''Figures 1a and 1b'''    Sampling streams and groundwater, Vale of Pickering.</center>		<center>'''Figures 1a and 1b'''    Sampling streams and groundwater, Vale of Pickering.</center>

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Sampling water

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	==Sampling water==		==Sampling water==
	The BGS established a monitoring network of groundwater and stream sites across the Vale of Pickering. Groundwater samples were taken (Figures 1a and 1b) from both the superficial (Quaternary and/or shallow Kimmeridge Clay) and Corallian Limestone aquifers.		The BGS established a monitoring network of groundwater and stream sites across the Vale of Pickering. Groundwater samples were taken (Figures 1a and 1b) from both the superficial (Quaternary and/or shallow Kimmeridge Clay) and Corallian Limestone aquifers.

			[[Image:SamplingStreams_Fig1a.jpg\|frameless\|center\|500px\|]]

			<center>'''Figures 1a and 1b'''    Sampling streams and groundwater, Vale of Pickering.</center>

	Figure 1a: sampling streams and groundwater		Figure 1a: sampling streams and groundwater
	Figure 1b: sampling streams and groundwater		Figure 1b: sampling streams and groundwater
	Figures 1a and 1b: ~~sampling streams and groundwater, Vale of Pickering.~~		Figures 1a and 1b:
	The network		The network
	FFigure 2: the water–monitoring network, Vale of Pickering, and new BGS boreholes for water/seismic investigations.		FFigure 2: the water–monitoring network, Vale of Pickering, and new BGS boreholes for water/seismic investigations.

Ajhil at 11:37, 13 May 2026

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	Sampling water		==Sampling water==
	The BGS established a monitoring network of groundwater and stream sites across the Vale of Pickering. Groundwater samples were taken (Figures 1a and 1b) from both the superficial (Quaternary and/or shallow Kimmeridge Clay) and Corallian Limestone aquifers.		The BGS established a monitoring network of groundwater and stream sites across the Vale of Pickering. Groundwater samples were taken (Figures 1a and 1b) from both the superficial (Quaternary and/or shallow Kimmeridge Clay) and Corallian Limestone aquifers.

Ajhil at 11:22, 13 May 2026

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	A set of groundwater monitoring boreholes was installed in the vicinity of the Kirby Misperton site (KMA) and its exploration borehole (KM8) (Figures 2 and 3). These include boreholes within the shallow, superficial aquifer (Quaternary and/or weathered Kimmeridge Clay) and the deeper, Corallian Limestone aquifer. Borehole locations were determined on the basis of proximity to KMA and on geological data provided by investigations of both the superficial geology and geological modelling of the Corallian Limestone strata. Seismometers were also installed in a number of the boreholes for monitoring of seismicity.		A set of groundwater monitoring boreholes was installed in the vicinity of the Kirby Misperton site (KMA) and its exploration borehole (KM8) (Figures 2 and 3). These include boreholes within the shallow, superficial aquifer (Quaternary and/or weathered Kimmeridge Clay) and the deeper, Corallian Limestone aquifer. Borehole locations were determined on the basis of proximity to KMA and on geological data provided by investigations of both the superficial geology and geological modelling of the Corallian Limestone strata. Seismometers were also installed in a number of the boreholes for monitoring of seismicity.

	~~Contact~~		Please contact [https://www.bgs.ac.uk/about-bgs/contact-us/ BGS Enquiries] for more information.
	~~Contact~~ [https://www.bgs.ac.uk/about-bgs/contact-us/ BGS Enquiries] for more information.

	[[Water quality - Vale of Pickering]]		[[Water quality - Vale of Pickering]]