Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

I seek access to any records held by Geological Survey Ireland (GSI) from 1 January 2018 to the present that relate to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and any associated physical, geological, marine, or geophysical anomalies. To assist with the practical handling of this request, I have set out below the specific record types and systems I believe are most relevant, along with targeted search terms and filters that may be used to identify responsive material. 1. INFOMAR and INSS Marine Survey Records Materials to be searched: • Sidescan sonar logs • Multibeam bathymetry annotations • Sub-bottom profiler records • Marine anomaly registers • Interpretive reports from mapping missions Suggested search terms: • “unidentified submerged object” or “USO” • “non-acoustic sonar return” • “object – no match to wreck database” • “unusual sonar shadow” • “transient sonar contact” • “metallic return – unknown source” 2. Geophysical and Magnetic Anomaly Records Materials to be searched: • Magnetic anomaly maps • Gravity survey records • Electromagnetic disturbance reports Suggested search terms: • “localized magnetic spike” • “EM field disruption” • “magnetic signature – no geological match” • “compass deviation” • “short-duration high-field anomaly” 3. Irish National Seismic Network (ISNN) Data Materials to be searched: • Seismic event logs and waveforms • Bulletins referencing non-tectonic events • Internal memos explaining seismic data with no geophysical source Suggested search terms: • “airburst-like seismic event” • “non-seismic waveform” • “high-altitude source” • “pressure signal unexplained” • “sonic boom with no aircraft confirmed” 4. Duty Geologist Logs and Public Queries Materials to be searched: • Email logs at duty.geologist@gsi.ie • Public query summaries • Field reports following site visits Suggested search terms: • “burned soil” or “scorched vegetation” • “circular ground impression” • “trace evidence of aerial object” • “soil radiation spike” • “unusual plant growth” • “metal fragment reported by public” 5. Geochemical and Physical Sample Analysis Records Materials to be searched: • Lab test reports (mineralogical, spectrographic, elemental) • Unclassified sample investigations • Communications with other agencies regarding unidentified material Suggested search terms: • “sample origin unknown” • “non-standard alloy” • “metallic fragment – not natural” • “high-purity magnesium” • “fused metal / slag – unidentified source” • “microsphere analysis” 6. Internal and Interagency Correspondence Materials to be searched: • Email archives of staff in marine, geophysics, and minerals sections • Memos and meeting notes involving anomaly reporting • Correspondence with other state bodies (e.g. Defence Forces, Marine Institute, Met Éireann) Suggested search terms: • “UAP” • “UFO” • “unidentified aerial” • “radar contact unexplained” • “Defence Forces query – aerial object” • “interagency meeting – UAP”