The United States Geological Survey has released a mobile-friendly interactive geological map of the lower 48 states and it's completely free to use.

Whether you're an avid rock collector or simply interested in the world around you — this new tool is designed to make ...

In late August, the U.S. Geological Survey quietly released a new tool that could reshape how Americans understand the ground beneath their feet. The Cooperative National Geologic Map, now live online ...

The U.S. Geological Survey released new earthquake hazard maps for the nation on Thursday, boosting the risk of seismic damage up and down the Northern California coast — especially for tall buildings ...

They power green energy, enhance defense systems, and drive the future of microelectronics. Known as critical minerals, ...

FEMA officials inspect a construction vehicle that went off the road on a section that had just been cleared of 15 feet of dirt from a landslide in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, on Feb. 13, 2018. (FEMA/K ...

Researchers have created a unique map of the moon that reveals the geological make-up of our natural satellite. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the so-called "Unified Geologic ...

Simulations and research from the U.S. Geological Survey suggest that St. Louis faces a small, but real risk of a moderate to ...

March 23, 1769 marks the birthday of pioneering stratigrapher William Smith, who is also credited with creating the first useful geological map, however like many other great accomplishments also ...

A first-ever study from the U.S. Geological Survey found roughly 40 percent of groundwater contains lithium above EPA’s health reference level. The U.S. Geological Survey mapped for the first time ...

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