A new detailed map by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) provides a powerful, interactive tool that lets users see the types of rocks that lie underneath them. The map, which was unveiled in August, is ...
Nearly two dozen state geological surveys depend heavily on federal funds. A proposed budget cut could slow or stop key geologic mapping work. By Rebecca Dzombak Every spring for the last 31 years, ...
A WaterWatch map from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) shows countless rivers have already reached flood stage, with some of those rivers being measured 1,000 percent of their normal level or more.
From weather patterns to chemical reactions, what contributes to how the sediment beneath your feet forms is complex and extensive. And if you’ve ever stopped to pick up a cool rock or check out the ...
The U.S. Geological Survey is planning some low-level flights over parts of New England, including Connecticut, to collect images of geology in the region. Part of the goal is to minimize the use of ...
Outfitted with an elongated “boom” and cruising at altitudes as low as 300 feet above the ground, the U.S. Geological Survey will be conducting flights over much of New England through the fall to ...
Minor earthquakes happen in and around New York more often than many people realize. This map shows where they've struck over ...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The U.S. Geological Survey plans to start low-level plane flights this month across eastern Iowa. The project is part of a national effort to find mineral resources and ...
Welcome to your seismic update from across the state. Over the past week, we recorded about 700 seismic events. Three were reported as felt, the largest of which was a ...