One of the most active regions in the world is the Pacific Ring of Fire. According to the USGS, this region is where the ...

The USGS has released a new satellite portrait of the nation that highlights how dramatically the American landscape has ...

"Seismic waves can travel thousands of miles, compressing and expanding aquifers." ...

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake that struck near Oak Harbor Wednesday night was felt by hundreds of people, according to the U.S.

USGS helicopters will map hidden minerals and freshwater structures above Lake Superior, revealing crucial geological data ...

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 struck in the Gulf of California on Tuesday, according to the U.S.

Across the country, the data collected at stream gauges managed by the U.S. Geological Survey are used to implement drought measures when streamflows are low, alert local authorities of floods, help ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. An earthquake and 15 aftershocks have struck a remote stretch of ...

All 1,200 scientists and staff at the U.S. Geological Survey’s biological research arm are on edge this week as they wait to learn whether they’ll still have jobs come Monday. For weeks, the ...

Have you ever wanted to look straight into an active volcano? A new USGS helicopter video offers a breathtaking look into ...