USGS releases assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources in the Niobrara Formation of SW Wyoming and NE Colorado
703 million barrels of oil, 5.8 trillion cubic feet of gas estimated in Niobrara Formation
Mapping, Mine Wastes and More Critical Minerals Science:
2024 Annual Review describes USGS progress on critical minerals
Hurricane Helene’s Deadly Landslide Legacy
Triggering more than 2,000 landslides in less than a week, historic storm challenged people’s understanding of regional landslide hazards and how to respond to them
End of an Era: Landsat 7 Decommissioned After 25 Years of Earth Observation
USGS Stands Ready for a Potentially Active Atlantic Hurricane Season
Enhanced geothermal systems in the Great Basin could supply 10% of U.S. electricity demand
Provisional assessment shows potential for 135 gigawatts of baseload power – if current technology works at scale in Nevada and 5 adjoining states
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