The Wyoming State Geological Survey has digitized old maps of the Granite Mountains, shedding light on hidden geological ...

A stream of charged particles known as the solar wind flows from the Sun toward Earth. Here, it meets the Earth’s magnetic fields, which shield our planet like a giant umbrella. The Space Umbrella ...

Google Maps now requires you to sign in to get all the perks, but it's probably worth it. Use these tips to remember parking ...

A mathematical trick speeds up seismic calculations for earthquake simulations and could revolutionize earthquake preparedness.

Maps showing the locations of (A) four continuous and one conventional assessment units (AUs) in the Woodford shale and (B) four continuous AUs in the Barnett shale of the Permian basin province. The ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — An earthquake was recorded at about 12:35 universal coordinated time (UTC) or about 6:30 a.m. CT Friday near Artesian, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS ...

This article originally appeared on KCRA.com. SUSANVILLE, Calif. — A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded near the town of Susanville in Lassen County on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological ...

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Yakutat, Alaska Saturday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The quake came during a cluster of seismic activity that saw over a dozen other ...

At least seven earthquakes have struck in California in the last 24 hours, according to data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quakes range in size from a 2.5 magnitude up to a 4.1 ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The U.S. Geological Survey plans to start low-level plane flights this month across eastern Iowa. The project is part of a national effort to find mineral resources and ...

USGS released its most detailed national geologic map, offering layered views of geology beneath the Earth’s surface across the lower 48 states. The Cooperative National Geologic Map integrates data ...