The annual Mineral Commodity Summaries report is a comprehensive source of nonfuel mineral commodity data for the world. In ...

Kilauea has been erupting episodically within the summit caldera since Dec. 23, 2024. Its USGS Volcano Alert level is WATCH.

Have you ever wanted to study the Moon’s surface in exacting detail? Now’s your chance. The USGS (with help from NASA and the Lunar Planetary Institute) has released the first complete geologic map of ...

A new study led by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) found a large amount of lithium reserves in southwestern Arkansas that could help meet rising demand for lithium in electric vehicle car batteries.

Surrounding towns that may have felt the earthquake include Plattsburgh and Burlington, Vermont, according to the USGS.

Nearly all of California has a more than 95% chance of a damaging earthquake in the next century, according to a new United States Geological Survey map. The new USGS National Seismic Hazard Model ...

According to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, a 1.9 magnitude earthquake hit the Midlands over the weekend.

The USGS reported a 2.8 magnitude earthquake nearly 4.5 miles from Irmo Friday night. It happened at 6:43 p.m. According to the USGS, people living in nearby places like Lexington and Columbia could ...