The plane is mapping the Earth over Hubbardston and neighboring towns for the United States Geological Survey.

A 3.5-magnitude earthquake was reported in California on Wednesday (August 5), according to the United States Geological ...

Imagine a wall of water taller than the Empire State Building crashing through a quiet fjord in the dead of night. No warning ...

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s remote east coast Wednesday local time, sending tsunami waves coursing ...

The United States Geological Survey, abbreviated USGS and formerly simply known as the Geological Survey, is a scientific agency of the United States government. The scientists of the USGS study ...

Using laser scans and GPS cameras, accurate down to one inch, the U.S. Geological Survey has so far mapped more than 600 landslides caused by Hurricane Helene. Oct 12, 2024 ...

In December 1972, US Geological Survey geologist and Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison (Jack) Schmitt stands next to the US flag with the Earth in the background. Image credit: NASA/Gene Cernan ...

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) was founded on March 3rd, 1879, through an Act of Congress. At the time, the small staff was tasked with mapping public lands and hunting for minerals.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is starting to earnestly evaluate space resources for future mining. Since its establishment in the 1870s, the USGS has focused pretty much solely on Earth.

A small earthquake was recorded in Somerset County, New Jersey on Saturday, but it likely was not felt by many, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Apr 27, 2024 ...