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A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck in Oklahoma on September 3, 2016 at 12:02:44 UTC (7:02 am local time). 

Working quickly, making decisions based on the National Hurricane Center’s latest forecasts, often working in storm winds and rain, USGS scientists...

After the floodwaters recede, the search for the high-water marks begins

September is National Preparedness Month, a time to highlight the resources available to help you and your loved ones stay as safe as possible. 

In celebration of the National Park Service Centennial, 1916-2016

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck central Italy on 24 Aug 2016 at  03:36 a.m. local time (01:36 a.m. UTC)

The USGS response to the Louisiana floods is part of the larger USGS flood science mission...

There are approximately 1,550 potentially active volcanoes around the world. VDAP works to reduce loss of life and property, limit economic impact and...

The USGS Nebraska Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit in partnership with the Nebraska Intelligent MoBile Unmanned Systems Lab (NIMBUS) and...

Genetics and tracking helps USGS researchers learn where the invasive fish are now – and where they may go next.