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It's that special day of the year again when we all drop, cover, and hold on! It's the Great ShakeOut (2023's Version).

Fueling Discovery with USGS Wildland Fire Science is a public webinar series hosted by USGS Wildland Fire Science and the Ecosystems Mission Area...

Legna Torres-García alcanzó las estrellas y se convirtió en una renombrada oceanógrafa de investigación en el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos...

Legna Torres-Garcia reached for the stars and became a renowned research oceanographer at the U.S. Geological Survey, where she helps coastal...

Did you know that oceans capture a large amount of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping mitigate climate change? It’s true, and scientists are...

For more than 144 years, the USGS has built its reputation on providing the finest Earth science regarding the United States for decision-makers, land...

Large river deltas in the Pacific Northwest—low-lying and already flood-prone—face a future marked by increasingly frequent and intense flooding as...

Kīlauea volcano is erupting. At approximately 3:15 p.m. HST on September 10, 2023, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory observed eruptive activity in...

Researchers at the USGS Pacific and St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Centers have developed new technology that provides imagery of complex...

Coral provide shelter for many marine species and directly support most of Florida’s multibillion dollar recreation and fishing industries. They also...