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The United States Geological Survey (USGS) provides data on many different science topics. Most of it can be downloaded for free from our website. Our Science Data Catalog is a good starting point. Also try using your browser's search engine and including the keyword "usgs.gov."
If you are looking for a particular data set and cannot find it through Internet searches or our Science Data Catalog, send us a message through this website.
The USGS has the largest earth science library in the world. The Libraries Program includes central libraries in Reston, Virginia and Denver, Colorado along with small, topic-specific libraries in science centers scattered around the country. For assistance with library resources, send an email to library@usgs.gov or call 703-648-4301. Holdings and services at science center libraries tend to...
The easiest way to find USGS news releases is to select ' News' in the top navigation menu on our home page. You can also subscribe to our news through RSS feeds and social media outlets. A quick way to find news releases on specific topics is to put a keyword in the search box that's at the top of most USGS websites, then select the 'News' filter at the top of the search results. Learn more: USGS...
Very few USGS offices are set up to accommodate visitors. Before stopping by a USGS office, you should check their website or call ahead to make sure that visitors are welcome. There are USGS offices in each state. Members of the public are welcome to use libraries that are located at some USGS offices, but materials can only be checked out through Interlibrary Loan. Please note that most of our...
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has offices in every state. Our headquarters is located in Reston, Virginia. Need to contact a specific USGS office? Each Science Center has contact information listed on their "Connect" page. If you need assistance finding contact information for a Science Center or office, fill out the "General Questions" section on our Contact Us page, and USGS Science...
For general science inquiries, message us through this website. For questions on the distribution of federal park passes, maps, books and other science products, or the status of existing orders, call 1-888-275-8747 or visit the USGS Store website. Most of our employees are listed in our online Staff Profiles. USGS offices are located in every state. Please note, however, that most of them perform...
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists document the early phases of the eruption southwest of Kīlauea summit on June 3, 2024. On the left, a geologist photographs the activity while a geologist on the right uses the laser rangefinder to measure the length of the fissure and height of the fountains. USGS image by C. Sealing.
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists document the early phases of the eruption southwest of Kīlauea summit on June 3, 2024. On the left, a geologist photographs the activity while a geologist on the right uses the laser rangefinder to measure the length of the fissure and height of the fountains. USGS image by C. Sealing.
U.S. Geological Survey scientists created an interactive map to help the public better understand their risk of exposure to PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.” This interactive tool allows you to view data from a recently published USGS study on PFAS in tap water as well as learn where known PFAS sources are near your community.
U.S. Geological Survey scientists created an interactive map to help the public better understand their risk of exposure to PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.” This interactive tool allows you to view data from a recently published USGS study on PFAS in tap water as well as learn where known PFAS sources are near your community.
This photo shows Karli Rogers gathering gage height data to support research on a headwater stream gage in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia.
This photo shows Karli Rogers gathering gage height data to support research on a headwater stream gage in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia.
USGS scientist, Mark Reid, in front of the exact place where the main body of the landslide, composed of glacial lacustrine clay, overrode the liquified alluvium of the river valley.
USGS scientist, Mark Reid, in front of the exact place where the main body of the landslide, composed of glacial lacustrine clay, overrode the liquified alluvium of the river valley.
Instructional tutorial showing methods to access and navigate information records in the ScienceBase Catalog.
Instructional tutorial showing methods to access and navigate information records in the ScienceBase Catalog.
Instructional tutorial showing methods to search for information records in the ScienceBase Catalog.
Instructional tutorial showing methods to search for information records in the ScienceBase Catalog.
The USGS has the largest earth science library in the world. The Libraries Program includes central libraries in Reston, Virginia and Denver, Colorado along with small, topic-specific libraries in science centers scattered around the country. For assistance with library resources, send an email to library@usgs.gov or call 703-648-4301. Holdings and services at science center libraries tend to...
The easiest way to find USGS news releases is to select ' News' in the top navigation menu on our home page. You can also subscribe to our news through RSS feeds and social media outlets. A quick way to find news releases on specific topics is to put a keyword in the search box that's at the top of most USGS websites, then select the 'News' filter at the top of the search results. Learn more: USGS...
Very few USGS offices are set up to accommodate visitors. Before stopping by a USGS office, you should check their website or call ahead to make sure that visitors are welcome. There are USGS offices in each state. Members of the public are welcome to use libraries that are located at some USGS offices, but materials can only be checked out through Interlibrary Loan. Please note that most of our...
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has offices in every state. Our headquarters is located in Reston, Virginia. Need to contact a specific USGS office? Each Science Center has contact information listed on their "Connect" page. If you need assistance finding contact information for a Science Center or office, fill out the "General Questions" section on our Contact Us page, and USGS Science...
For general science inquiries, message us through this website. For questions on the distribution of federal park passes, maps, books and other science products, or the status of existing orders, call 1-888-275-8747 or visit the USGS Store website. Most of our employees are listed in our online Staff Profiles. USGS offices are located in every state. Please note, however, that most of them perform...
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists document the early phases of the eruption southwest of Kīlauea summit on June 3, 2024. On the left, a geologist photographs the activity while a geologist on the right uses the laser rangefinder to measure the length of the fissure and height of the fountains. USGS image by C. Sealing.
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists document the early phases of the eruption southwest of Kīlauea summit on June 3, 2024. On the left, a geologist photographs the activity while a geologist on the right uses the laser rangefinder to measure the length of the fissure and height of the fountains. USGS image by C. Sealing.
U.S. Geological Survey scientists created an interactive map to help the public better understand their risk of exposure to PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.” This interactive tool allows you to view data from a recently published USGS study on PFAS in tap water as well as learn where known PFAS sources are near your community.
U.S. Geological Survey scientists created an interactive map to help the public better understand their risk of exposure to PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.” This interactive tool allows you to view data from a recently published USGS study on PFAS in tap water as well as learn where known PFAS sources are near your community.
This photo shows Karli Rogers gathering gage height data to support research on a headwater stream gage in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia.
This photo shows Karli Rogers gathering gage height data to support research on a headwater stream gage in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia.
USGS scientist, Mark Reid, in front of the exact place where the main body of the landslide, composed of glacial lacustrine clay, overrode the liquified alluvium of the river valley.
USGS scientist, Mark Reid, in front of the exact place where the main body of the landslide, composed of glacial lacustrine clay, overrode the liquified alluvium of the river valley.
Instructional tutorial showing methods to access and navigate information records in the ScienceBase Catalog.
Instructional tutorial showing methods to access and navigate information records in the ScienceBase Catalog.
Instructional tutorial showing methods to search for information records in the ScienceBase Catalog.
Instructional tutorial showing methods to search for information records in the ScienceBase Catalog.