The U.S. Geological Survey has developed a new nationwide landslide susceptibility map, showing that nearly half the country ...

Deaths from landslides in the U.S. are uncommon, but globally, thousands die and thousands more are injured. New database ...

The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 2.7-magnitude earthquake in North Idaho Monday morning. The epicenter was on the ...

Scientists have uncovered evidence of a long-lost underwater collision that occurred over 100 million years ago, dramatically ...

The map, a product of advanced data analysis and high-resolution elevation data, shows that roughly 44% of U.S. territory ...

Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are taking proactive measures ahead of Hurricane Helene's landfall. Today, ...

Explore Moose Lake State Park in Minnesota for hiking, camping, and a free geological museum. Perfect for a weekend or day ...

Join Carson City Ward 2 Supervisor Maurice 'Mo' White, and Candidate for Carson City Ward 4 Supervisor Lucia Maloney, for a LIVE Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, October 1st from 6-7pm. Call 775-316-7507 ...

In a special update from the National Hurricane Center, Helene made landfall just east of the mouth of the Aucilla River.

Ever wonder how data is gathered and collected for a hurricane? The USGS is deploying 13 wave sensors between Venice and ...

Earth ObserverEarth HomeEarth Observer HomeEditor's CornerFeature ArticlesMeeting SummariesNewsScience in the NewsCalendarsIn ...