Nearly two dozen state geological surveys depend heavily on federal funds. A proposed budget cut could slow or stop key ...

An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hit northern Iran. This event occurred amidst ongoing Israeli airstrikes. Some analysts ...

The earthquake was centered near Petrolia at a depth of 16.8 kilometers (about 10.4 miles). The USGS said it received five ...

A moderately strong, 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck in Iran on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The ...

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is erupting again in spectacular fashion, sending lava shooting 1,000 feet into the sky, according ...

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Local scientists warn that the proposed federal cuts to the United States Geological Survey’s Ecosystem Mission Area — a ...

A magnitude 2.3 earthquake happened Thursday afternoon about 1.24 miles south--southeast of Madison in Lake County.

US Geological Survey carries out first resource assessment of government-owned lands since 1998 - before the shale revolution ...

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake shook near Mossyrock, Washington on Monday afternoon, following recent seismic activity in the ...

Environmentalists worry the report will be used to justify an increase in drilling without justifiable demand.

As another school year ends, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory welcomes two new summer interns: Kamalani Poepoe and Ruth ...