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When it's hot and not too muggy, Lyme disease-bearing ticks hide out where people don't tread. Scientists say that's why the illness is rare in the...

The Australian Marree Man is reborn!

The U.S. Geological Survey’s California Water Science Center is hosting a media event Wednesday, Jan. 11 at a USGS streamgage location about 7 miles...

Challenges remain in combining data from multiple organizations

In early September of 2010, a pattern of increased earthquake activity occurred at the Mount Merapi volcano in Indonesia. A few days later, an...

The U.S. Geological Survey’s California Water Science Center is hosting a media event Monday, Jan. 9 at a USGS streamgage location below Friant Dam, a...

Last month, the Sahara saw a rarity: snow!

How many potentially active volcanoes are there in the United States?

Bill Werkheiser, USGS Deputy Director, has been honored with a 2016 Presidential Rank Award as a Distinguished Rank recipient. Mr. Werkheiser is among...

Reflecting on 2016 hazards serves as a reminder of the dangers we face and the need for preparedness to save lives and property.