To get the geological data, the plane flies as low as 300 feet. The plane's instruments measure the Earth’s magnetic field and naturally occurring low levels of radiation.

Imagine a wall of water taller than the Empire State Building crashing through a quiet fjord in the dead of night. No warning ...

The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake was centered about 13 miles northeast of Hualien, on the island's east coast. May 10, 2021 00:36 ...

A new geological survey has discovered enough lithium to meet global demand for the next six years. The study, led by the United States Geological Survey, discovered between 5 million and 19 ...

According to a latest update from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the US domestic mine production (recoverable) of zinc in May 2025 was 56,400 metric tons (t). Mine ...

The United States Geological Survey, abbreviated USGS and formerly simply known as the Geological Survey, is a scientific agency of the United States government. The scientists of the USGS study ...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The U.S. Geological Survey said a magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded in the DMV Tuesday Morning. According to the Survey, the earthquake centered around ...

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is starting to earnestly evaluate space resources for future mining. Since its establishment in the 1870s, the USGS has focused pretty much solely on Earth.

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.

A small earthquake was recorded in Somerset County, New Jersey on Saturday, but it likely was not felt by many, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Apr 27, 2024 ...