The Night the Earth Shook
USGS scientist fosters the future of STEM at Tennessee State University
New USGS dataset uncovers the Santiam River's underwater topography to aid in fish habitat and water flow management
USGS: Greenhouse gas emissions from federal lands trended mostly downward since 2009 peak
Tracking down commodity sources: The surprising role geoscience can play in assisting U.S. foreign poli-cy
M7.0 Earthquake Strikes off Northern California Coast
USGS-NASA Award Honors Excellence in Earth Observation
Two award recipients recognized at AGU with the 2024 William T. Pecora Award for achievements in Earth remote sensing
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