Mapping out geology across the U.S. is surprisingly difficult, but the USGS has managed just that, and its map is more ...

1 /3 USGS Live view from Halemaumau crater from the southern rim of the caldera. USGS A screenshot of the live view from Halemaumau crater from the northeast rim of the caldera this morning. 2 /3 USGS ...

1 /3 USGS Live view from Halemaumau crater from the southern rim of the caldera. USGS A screenshot of the live view from Halemaumau crater from the northeast rim of the caldera this morning. 2 /3 USGS ...

In late August, the U.S. Geological Survey quietly released a new tool that could reshape how Americans understand the ground ...

The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island erupted early on Wednesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). "At approximately 4:44 a.m. HST on June 7, 2023, the USGS ...

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Check this list of links to find all the earthquake data you would ever need, plus some earthquake scenario generators, historical quake information and some general fun links. Have a suggestion for a ...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (UPI) --The U.S. Geological Survey released a study indicating that more than 143 million people in the United States, nearly half the population, live in areas potentially prone ...

Live in Las Vegas, Seattle or Charleston, South Carolina? New science shows those areas are among many geologic hot spots with greater threats for heavier earthquakes than once believed. An updated ...

Editor’s Note: Bookmark this page! This story is developing and will be updated as soon as more information becomes available. UPDATE 3 p.m. The leading edge of the lava flow closest to the Daniel K.

SEATTLE -- Mount St. Helens is showing signs of long-term uplift and minor earthquake activity, but there are no signs that the volcano in southwest Washington state is likely to erupt soon, federal ...