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

Residents in Northern Colorado may spot a low flying helicopter in the area over the next three months due to an ongoing geological survey. The United States Geological Survey will be using airborne ...

Nearly two dozen state geological surveys depend heavily on federal funds. A proposed budget cut could slow or stop key geologic mapping work. By Rebecca Dzombak Every spring for the last 31 years, ...

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake was reported east of the Kuril Islands on Monday (August 25), according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake was centered at a depth of 10.0 kilometers ...

BERKELEY, Calif. (KGO) -- Did you feel it? A magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck near Berkeley Saturday morning, according to United States Geological Survey. The quake hit at around 11:12 a.m. It had a ...

RICHMOND, Va. (7News) — Over 500 people reported feeling a 2.8 magnitude earthquake in Central Virginia Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). "We're aware of a 2.8 ...

This image from webcam footage provided by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) shows lava fountains shooting up in the air in the latest episode of an ongoing eruption of Kilauea volcano inside ...

INDEPENDENCE, Wasatch County — Portions of the Wasatch Front felt a 4.2-magnitude earthquake early Thursday. According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake's epicenter was 3 ...