The U.S. Geological Survey citizen science project, The National Map Corps, has realized remarkable response. In less than two years, the volunteer-based project has harvested more than 100,000 ...

In late August, the U.S. Geological Survey quietly released a new tool that could reshape how Americans understand the ground beneath their feet. The Cooperative National Geologic Map, now live online ...

Nearly all of California has a more than 95% chance of a damaging earthquake in the next century, a new United States Geological Survey map shows. The new USGS National Seismic Hazard Model released ...

A new detailed map by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) provides a powerful, interactive tool that lets users see the types of rocks that lie underneath them. The map, which was unveiled in August, is ...

Nearly all of California has a more than 95% chance of a damaging earthquake in the next century, according to a new United States Geological Survey map. The new USGS National Seismic Hazard Model ...

During this year, National Atlas of the United States and The National Map will transition into a combined single source for geospatial and cartographic information. This transformation is projected ...

Some parts of Oklahoma and Texas now have about the same risk of an earthquake as parts of California, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The big difference is, the quakes in Oklahoma and Texas ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...