A team of geologists coming from New Zealand, New Caledonia, Australia, the U.S., Denmark and Tasmania compiled a new geological map using a combination of rock samples recovered from the sea and ...

Dr. Ben Mirus and Dr. Francis Rengers with the U.S. Geological Survey have been using laser scans and GPS cameras, accurate down to one inch, to map out landslides caused by Helene. They hope ...

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 National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

Geological engineers bridge the gap between geology and civil engineering, ensuring safe, sustainable interactions with the Earth through tasks like infrastructure design, resource exploration, ...

The collected data may also aid in updating flood insurance maps and building codes to enhance public safety and coastal resilience. For more information on USGS sensor deployment, visit the USGS ...

In 2011 the California Geological Survey created a map that shows that a majority of ... When properties in these areas are for sale, it's up to buyers to gauge the land movement risk of the ...

Resources found underground are called geological resources ... Take photographs and add descriptions and labels to a map. Remember to make sure you're with an adult when doing your fieldwork.

The United States Geological Survey will deploy wave sensors at eight locations on Monday in preparation for Hurricane Milton, the department announced in a news release. They will be placed ...

From the famous Kubla Kahn formation at Kartchner Caverns to the deep history of Colossal Cave, here's what to know about 10 ...

Entrance to ONKALO, Finland’s deep geological repository for spent nuclear fuel. (Photo: Posiva Oy) As the world looks to alternatives to fossil fuels to combat climate change, several countries are ...

West Texas - Did you feel the shake? According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), a magnitude 5.1 earthquake, centered around Ackerly near Midland, shook parts of West Texas around 7:49 p.m ...