Do you ever find yourself wondering about the rocks beneath your feet? If so then the USGS has exactly the tool you're ...

A 3.2 earthquake struck the Central Coast early Thursday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake hit at 1:14 a.m.

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

You can now get detailed topographic maps that put trails, rivers, and campgrounds front and center without paying a dime. The new 25K Recreational Topo series is built for people who plan trips on ...

A dramatically expanded geological map of the Bristol Channel has been unveiled, promising to guide the future of offshore wind, tidal energy and coastal development in one of the UK's most dynamic ...

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Three earthquakes struck off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula early Monday, continuing a period of heightened seismic activity in one of the world’s most geologically active regions.

ABSTRACT: Jeddah is the second-largest city in Saudi Arabia, with a population of 3 million. A large earthfill dam was constructed in 2012 to mitigate flash-flood hazards from Wadi Mthawab, following ...

Florida's cultural and geographical vibes vary greatly by region, leading to territorial debates among residents. There are no official dividing lines, but State Road 40 is often considered the ...

A screenshot shows the rocky diversity that's the foundation of Lebanon County in a new Cooperative National Geologic Map from the U.S. Geological Survey. Help build a better-informed Lebanon County.

At least seven earthquakes have rattled the coast of Alaska in the last 24 hours, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quakes range in magnitude from 2.5 up to 5.2 and stretch ...

A minor, 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck in the San Francisco Bay Area on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 3 p.m. Pacific time about 5 miles east of ...