Alarming Threat: New Research Reveals That U.S. Groundwater Is Getting Saltier
For over thirty years, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists have been tracking the quality of groundwater in wells throughout the nation. Their focus has been…
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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), established in 1879, is a federal agency that provides scientific data about natural resources, natural hazards, and the landscape of the United States. The USGS conducts research in areas such as geology, hydrology, biology, and geography, supporting public safety, environmental protection, and resource management.
Ancient Footprints in New Mexico Shift Timeline for Early Human Presence in North America
Two new lines of evidence support the 21,000 to 23,000-year age estimate of the footprints first described and dated in 2021. In 2021, scientific dating…
Could Global Warming Silence Yellowstone’s Iconic Geysers?
Steamboat Geyser’s spray slowly fossilizes the trees it lands on – preserving the geyser’s past and providing a glimpse into Steamboat’s uncertain future. A recent…
NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover: We Made It to the Top!
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has successfully reached the top of a canyon it has been climbing for weeks, offering a new view and interesting rocks…
NASA Transfers Landsat 9 Satellite to USGS – Provides Global Coverage of Landscape Changes on Earth
On August 11, NASA transferred ownership and operational control of the Landsat 9 satellite to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in a ceremony in Sioux…
U.S. Government Report: Sea Level To Rise Up to a Foot by 2050
NASA, NOAA, USGS, and other U.S. government agencies project that the rise in ocean height in the next 30 years could equal the total rise…
Growing Ground “Bulge” Detected Near Three Sisters Volcanoes
Scientists detect rejuvenated uplift near South Sister volcano. Using satellite imagery and sophisticated GPS instruments, Cascades Volcano Observatory geophysicists have detected a subtle increase in…
NASA/USGS Landsat 9 Now Operational – “The Imagery From Landsat 9 Is Fantastic”
Landsat 9, a joint mission of NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), passed its post-launch assessment review and is now in its operational phase….
NASA and USGS Release Stunning First Images From New Landsat 9 Spacecraft
Landsat 9, a joint mission between NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) that launched on September 27, 2021, has collected its first light images…
If COVID Spread to North American Bats, It Could Be Disastrous – Here Is the Current Risk Assessment
The risk is low that scientists could pass coronavirus to North American bats during winter research, according to a new study led by the U.S….
Out of This World: USGS Astrogeology Maps to Guide Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mission
When you’re planning to explore someplace new, it’s always a good idea to bring a map so you can avoid dangerous terrain. This is true…
New Map of Mars Shows Signs of Ancient Lakes and Quakes
A new geological map based on NASA images shows signs of ancient lakes and quakes on Mars. This animation simulates a flyover of a portion…
Researchers Discover the Coldest Place on Earth
While analyzing detailed global surface temperature maps, researchers discovered the coldest place on Earth: a high ridge in Antarctica on the East Antarctic Plateau. What…
Earth’s Water Supply Summed Up in One “Tiny” Bubble
You’ve probably heard the saying that Earth is mostly water, roughly 70%. Well, it turns out that many people have misunderstood the facts and that…
Native Hawaiian Vertebrate Species Reported Extinct
Scientists have confirmed that there have been no sightings of the copper striped blue-tailed skink in the Hawaiian Islands since the 1960s and are now…
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…
Fossil Fuel Emissions, Organic Carbon and Alaska’s Glaciers
While studying climate change and trying to decipher the carbon cycle puzzle, researchers have been studying the source and amount of carbon flowing into the…
Study Confirms Low Levels of Fallout from Fukushima in the US
A nationwide study released today showed that fallout from the 2011 Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power facility in Japan was measured in minimal amounts in precipitation…