A 3.9-magnitude earthquake was reported in California on Thursday (August 14), according to the United States Geological ...

One of the most active volcanoes in the world is living up to its reputation: Kilauea is gearing up to erupt again.

Kīlauea has been erupting episodically within the summit caldera since Dec. 23, 2024. Episode 30 of the ongoing eruption ...

Maui County Council Chair Alice Lee (clockwise from upper left) and Council Member Tamara Paltin ask questions Monday of Eva Blumenstein, the Department of Water Supply’s Planning Program ...

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake was reported in Alaska on Tuesday (July 22), according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake was centered along the island of Sand Point at a depth of ...

The United States Geographical Survey, (USGS) was formed in 1879 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia with regional offices throughout the U.S.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) was founded on March 3rd, 1879, through an Act of Congress. At the time, the small staff was tasked with mapping public lands and hunting for minerals.

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Residents were shaken up on the night of Saturday, Aug. 1 by a 3.0 magnitude earthquake which hit Northern New Jersey, according to the United States Geological Survey ...

The quake was followed by at least 15 aftershocks. Local authorities say they’re conducting rapid assessments to determine ...

GREENWOOD COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — Two earthquakes were reported in Greenwood County late Monday night and early Tuesday morning. According to the United States Geological Survey, the first magnitude 2.2 ...