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Today, July 12th, marks 50 years since the USGS headquarters in Reston, Virginia, was dedicated in 1974. This milestone turned a long-held vision into...

Geomagnetic storms can damage Earth-orbiting satellites, interfere with radio communication, cause blackouts, and damage high-voltage transformers. We...

Ocean-bottom seismographs are valuable tools for studying marine geohazards like subduction zone earthquakes. The USGS has partnered with the Woods...

On Independence Day, fireworks light up the sky, captivating you with vibrant colors and thunderous booms. These dazzling displays owe their...

On July 4th, 2019, as millions of Southern Californians looked forward to fireworks and other celebrations, earthquake shaking rumbled across much of...

The U.S. Geological Survey and German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt  or DLR) signed a statement this month for plans to...

Learn more about the new strategy for current and future USGS microplastics research.

June is Great Outdoors Month, a celebration of encouraging everyone to go outdoors and embrace the natural world. 

Hurricane season is officially here. To help raise awareness on hurricane hazards and the scientific resources available to at-risk communities, the U...

In an innovative approach to addressing uranium mining's impact in the Grand Canyon region, the U.S. Geological Survey has released a visually...