Mapping out geology across the U.S. is surprisingly difficult, but the USGS has managed just that, and its map is more ...
The USGS publishes a geological map that reveals the underground layers of the U.S. and supports environmental education and ...
In late August, the U.S. Geological Survey quietly released a new tool that could reshape how Americans understand the ground ...
Whether you're an avid rock collector or simply interested in the world around you — this new tool is designed to make ...
Geologic maps are used to locate natural resources, such as water or oil, or the best place to hunt for fossils, but they can also be eye catching works of art. Sharon Purdy A low-lying topographic ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Bressan is a geologist who covers curiosities about Earth. The German mining engineer Georgius Agricola (1494-1555) ...
The USGS publishes free topographic maps that show trails, rivers, and campsites in great detail for hikers, cyclists, and ...
A new geological study is reshaping what scientists know about Maine's bedrock, and could play a key role in the state's ...
Drawing on data from satellites and Apollo-era missions, scientists at the US Geological Survey (USGS), NASA and the Lunar Planetary Institute have pieced together what they say is the first ...
A strong, 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck in Afghanistan on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 12:59 a.m. Afghanistan time about 14 miles southwest of ...