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Editor’s Note: This news release was originally published Aug. 29 and was updated Aug. 30 and Aug. 31 to reflect changes in the number and locations...

When a major storm threatens to make landfall in the United States or its territories, the USGS provides comprehensive scientific capabilities and...

On July 25, 2019, a helicopter pilot flying a U.S.Geological Survey mission over Kīlauea noticed an unusual green patch at the bottom of Halema‘uma‘u...

USGS and the Global Earthquake Model Foundation take steps to save lives worldwide

The U.S. Geological Survey is celebrating the success of eight distinguished researchers who are recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for...

Updated on July 19. Visit the USGS earthquake event page for more information.

Our Earth is indeed a watery planet – nearly two-thirds of its surface is covered by water. And all but 3% of that water covers land submerged under...

Do you eat fruits and vegetables? What about nuts? If so, you can thank an insect pollinator, usually a honey bee. These small insects play a major...

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Sichuan Province near Changning, China on June 17, 2019 at 10:56 pm local time (14:56 UTC).

It’s pollinator week and USGS is providing science to better understand the status of pollinator species. Here’s the chance to test your knowledge...