User guide for the GeoScour GB V1 dataset

This report describes the BGS GeoScour data product. The methods used to create the component datasets have been critically assessed and its fitness for purpose determined by specialists in BGS. GeoScour looks specifically and only at the geological factors that influence scour and does not consider any hydraulic or hydrodynamic factors. This document outlines the background to why the dataset was created, its potential uses and gives a brief description of the data layers. Technical information regarding the GIS and how the data was created is described and advice is provided on using the dataset.