Scientists believe Michigan may be an abundant source of what could become the next big thing in carbon-free energy.

Nearly two dozen state geological surveys depend heavily on federal funds. A proposed budget cut could slow or stop key ...

The earthquake was centered near Petrolia at a depth of 16.8 kilometers (about 10.4 miles). The USGS said it received five ...

Local scientists warn that the proposed federal cuts to the United States Geological Survey’s Ecosystem Mission Area — a ...

A moderately strong, 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck in Iran on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The ...

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is erupting again in spectacular fashion, sending lava shooting 1,000 feet into the sky, according ...

Josie Pilchik, a master’s student at UMass, stands with James Garner at the Bitzer Hatchery in Montague. Both Pilchik and ...

A magnitude 2.3 earthquake happened Thursday afternoon about 1.24 miles south--southeast of Madison in Lake County.

US Geological Survey carries out first resource assessment of government-owned lands since 1998 - before the shale revolution ...

Environmentalists worry the report will be used to justify an increase in drilling without justifiable demand.

As another school year ends, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory welcomes two new summer interns: Kamalani Poepoe and Ruth ...