Using laser scans and GPS cameras, accurate down to one inch, the U.S. Geological Survey has so far mapped more than 600 ...

A spate of notable quakes have rattled Southern California in recent months — a reminder that the last three decades of ...

The University of Wyoming Geological Museum in Laramie supports academic programs, scientific research and public education. It is overseen by the Department of Geology and Geophysics in the College ...

A retaining wall in North Fairmount partially collapsed in a landslide earlier this year. A new map showing the risk of landslides nationwide is based on research from a University of Cincinnati ...

The map shows both current and historical maps and is full of enhancements based on hundreds of user comments and suggestions, USGS said on the website. To see a specific location's elevation ...

A new report from the U.S. Geological Survey found that 44% of the United States is at risk of potentially catastrophic ...

Looking for a weekend getaway? According to the Explore Fall map, the best time to see fall colors in this region is between ...

Thirty-five years after the 6.9-magnitude Loma Prieta earthquake underscored our vulnerability to catastrophic seismic movement the U.S. Geological Survey wants to hear from those who experienced it.

USGS map shows the location of the West Texas earthquake on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. The USGS initially reported the earthquake as a 4.8 magnitude with a depth of 4.8 kilometers. It later upgraded ...

Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS ... The insights gained can inform flood insurance maps and building codes, leading to improved structural designs and enhanced public safety.