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Climate Warming is Likely to Cause Large Increases in Wetland Methane Emissions

Climate Warming is Likely to Cause Large Increases in Wetland Methane Emissions

A new USGS study has big implications for climate change mitigation plans to reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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New tool models the future for wild horses on public lands

New tool models the future for wild horses on public lands

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Geological Survey and the Bureau of Land Management today announced the public release of a new modeling program designed...

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Florence Bascom, Trailblazer of the U.S. Geological Survey

Florence Bascom, Trailblazer of the U.S. Geological Survey

Each March, Women’s History Month commemorates the trailblazers, visionaries and notable women who have forever changed the world.

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Vuelos sobre Puerto Rico para cartografiar la geología

Vuelos sobre Puerto Rico para cartografiar la geología

Editor: En interés público y de acuerdo con las regulaciones de la Administración Federal de Aviación, el USGS está anunciando este proyecto...

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Media Alert: Flights Above Puerto Rico to Map Geology

Media Alert: Flights Above Puerto Rico to Map Geology

Editor: In the public interest and in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne...

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Volcanic explosion penetrates both upper atmosphere and upper crust around the globe

Volcanic explosion penetrates both upper atmosphere and upper crust around the globe

Slightly more than one year ago, a rare, enormous volcanic explosion created pressure waves in the atmosphere that pushed on the top 3.1 miles/5...

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Celebrating Black History Month: USGS Wildlife Disease Coordinator Camille Hopkins

Celebrating Black History Month: USGS Wildlife Disease Coordinator Camille Hopkins

Meet Camille Hopkins, the Wildlife Disease Coordinator for the USGS Ecosystems Mission Area. Learn how she became a leader in her field and her advice...

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A Silver Lining for Invasive Species

A Silver Lining for Invasive Species

Dealing with invasive species can be a real drag. Fortunately, there's a silver lining—it’s invasive species scientists!

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M7.8 and M7.5 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake Sequence near Nurdağı, Turkey (Türkiye)

M7.8 and M7.5 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake Sequence near Nurdağı, Turkey (Türkiye)

The M7.8 and M7.5 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake Sequence struck near Nurdağı, Turkey (Türkiye) on February 6, 2023.

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Land Treatment Exploration Tool Version 2 Launch

Land Treatment Exploration Tool Version 2 Launch

Four new features enhance the accessibility, utility, and efficiency of a tool developed to assist land mangers planning rangeland restoration and...

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds geochemistry surveying in Arizona and New Mexico

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds geochemistry surveying in Arizona and New Mexico

RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Arizona Geological Survey and New Mexico Geological Survey are investing about $300,000, to conduct...

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds geochemistry surveying in western Rockies

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds geochemistry surveying in western Rockies

RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and a coalition of state geological surveys are investing about $525,000, to conduct geochemical...

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