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A severe geomagnetic storm occurred from June 21-23, 2015; the storm arose in response to variable solar-wind conditions emanating from the Sun. The...

On July 4th, the first Independence Day fireworks will shoot into the sky reflecting off the nearby lake or river, making that familiar pop! pop...

Bees are nearly ubiquitous, occurring on every continent except Antarctica. Wherever there are insect-pollinated flowering plants — forest, farms...

The central United States has undergone a dramatic increase in seismicity over the past 6 years. From 1973-2008, there was an average of 24...

June marks National Oceans Month, a month dedicated to spreading awareness of Earth’s oceans and coastal ecosystems.

The Grand Canyon is a bit closer to how it was before one of the country’s largest dams was installed upstream.

Batten down the hatches, hurricane season is here. High winds, coastal erosion, storm surge and flooding can negatively impact communities, ecosystems...

USGS researchers collaborated with academic and private organizations and institutions, BOEM and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...

The ground under your feet is like a great history book. Looking at it can reveal ancient stories that include dinosaurs, volcanic eruptions, and...

2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the May 22, 1915 explosive volcanic eruption of Lassen Peak in northern California.