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M7.7 Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) Earthquake

New details emerge about earthquake, emphasizing the value of USGS seismic research

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As directed by the President, the Gulf of America enters the USGS official place names database

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Collaborative workshop spotlights machine learning to accelerate USGS critical mineral assessments

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Don't eat that cookie! We need it for science.

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The Night the Earth Shook

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2024 in Review: Highlighting the Best of Landsat

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April 3, 2025

M7.7 Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) Earthquake

The USGS plays a pivotal role in providing critical earthquake data to the global community through a suite of advanced tools and resources. StoryMap...

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February 14, 2025

As directed by the President, the Gulf of America enters the USGS official place names database

USGS and the U.S. Board on Geographic Names have implemented name changes following Executive and Secretary’s Orders.

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January 15, 2025

Collaborative workshop spotlights machine learning to accelerate USGS critical mineral assessments

A collaboration between the USGS, DARPA, and ARPA-E called CriticalMAAS could deliver AI tools to solve the nation's critical mineral challenges.

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January 7, 2025

USGS-USAID Volcano Disaster Assistance Program honored with American Geophysical Union 2024 International Award

Award Winning U.S. Geological Survey Partnership

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December 23, 2024

Don’t eat that cookie! We need it for science.

How scientists use “tree cookies” and “root cookies” to study ecosystems

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December 19, 2024

The Night the Earth Shook

In late December 2004, one of the world’s most powerful earthquakes ever struck near Sumatra. This is the story of how USGS responded to the event as...

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December 18, 2024

USGS scientist fosters the future of STEM at Tennessee State University

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December 11, 2024

Tracking down commodity sources: The surprising role geoscience can play in assisting U.S. foreign policy

Since 2006, the USGS has collaborated with several international organizations working to track and monitor illegal mining and armed groups funded by...

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December 10, 2024

USGS-NASA Award Honors Excellence in Earth Observation

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recognize the contributions of satellite or aerial...

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December 9, 2024

Seeing the Earth in a new light: How Earth MRI data is deepening our understanding of minerals on the landscape

Twelve miles above the American southwest, a pilot in a pressurized spacesuit navigates through the stratosphere in a high-altitude aircraft...

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November 25, 2024

Natural Scientists: Shaleene Chavarria’s Mission to Elevate Indigenous Voices at the USGS

Shaleene Chavarria, a member of the Pueblo of Santa Clara, advocates for the empowerment of Indigenous scientists within the USGS to attract future...

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November 21, 2024

Celebrating 50 years of groundbreaking science from below the Earth’s surface

This month, the U.S. Geological Survey Core Research Center proudly celebrates 50 years of service to the geological community as one of the largest...

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