Seismic Shifts: USGS Unveils Groundbreaking Earthquake Hazard Map
The research-based map is the first to display an updated, comprehensive National Seismic Hazard Model for all 50 states. Nearly 75 percent of the U.S….
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See the First-Ever Comprehensive Geologic Map of the Moon
Have you ever wondered what kind of rocks make up those bright and dark splotches on the moon? Well, the USGS has just released a…
Dramatic Melting of Antarctica Under Record Heat Caught by Shocking NASA Satellite Images
On February 6, 2020, weather stations recorded the hottest temperature on record for Antarctica. Thermometers at the Esperanza Base on the northern tip of the…
Scientists Produce Geologic Map of Jupiter’s Moon Ganymede
Using data from NASA’s Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft and Galileo orbiter, scientists have produced the first global geologic map of Jupiter’s moon Ganymede. More…
USGS Map Details Volcanos on the Surface of Io
This new map was published last Monday by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and it showcases the hellish surface of Jupiter’s moon Io, the…